tough with

Frequency: 7.023.9 per million words

To be strict or firm in dealing with a person.

toughADJECTIVE + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • You have to be tough with these young thugs.
  • The new teacher quickly learned she needed to be tough with her unruly class.
  • Sometimes, being tough with your kids is the only way to teach them responsibility.
  • The coach is always tough with his players, pushing them to their limits.
  • She decided to be tough with the contractors about the delayed project.
  • The manager had to be tough with the team to meet the tight deadline.
  • It's important for parents to be firm but not overly tough with their teenagers.
  • The CEO vowed to be tough with any employees caught violating company policy.
  • He tried to be tough with himself, but often gave in to temptation.
  • Being tough with criminals is a priority for the new police chief.