Collocations with "tough"

40 collocations found

tough decision

a decision that is emotionally or mentally challenging

decision8.4
tough restriction

A strong and difficult restriction.

restriction8.2
tough task

a difficult task

task8.1
tough challenge

a challenge that is difficult to endure or accomplish

challenge8.0
choice7.9
tough negotiation

Similar to 'difficult', emphasizing the challenging and demanding nature of the negotiation.

negotiation7.9
tough negotiator

Describes a negotiator who is firm, determined, and not easily influenced.

negotiator7.8
competitor7.7
regulation7.7
rival7.6
tough measure

a strong or firm action

measure7.5
tough meat

meat that is difficult to chew

meat7.5
tough opponent

An opponent who is strong and difficult to defeat.

opponent7.5
work7.5
tough week

A very difficult week.

week7.4
tough legislation

strict and severe laws

legislation7.3
tough question

A very difficult question that requires a lot of thought.

question7.2
line7.1
tough luck

misfortune (often used to show a lack of sympathy)

luck7.1
mentally tough

being able to cope with difficult situations without losing focus or confidence

mentally7.1
tough questioning

Difficult and persistent questioning intended to challenge the person being asked.

questioning7.1
tough critic

Describes someone who expresses strong, angry, and negative opinions.

critic7.0
tough hide

Refers to a hide that is durable and hard to tear.

hide7.0
problem7.0
year6.9
assignment6.8
business6.8
tough catch

a catch that is hard to make

catch6.8
tough climb

A climb that is hard to do.

climb6.8
part6.8