hang tough
hang tough · hangs tough · hung tough · hanging tough
To remain strong-willed or brave, especially when experiencing duress or adversityTo remain strong-willed or brave, especially when experiencing duress or adversity.
» Tom can hang tough, I am sure.
Tom ist hart im Nehmen, da bin ich sicher. — Esperantostern
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1 senses(idiomatic)To remain strong-willed or brave, especially when experiencing duress or adversity.
Examples
1 sentencesTom can hang tough, I am sure.
deTom ist hart im Nehmen, da bin ich sicher. — Esperantostern
Translations
1 languagesForms
hangs tough, hanging tough, hung tough, hung tough| Base form | hang tough · to hang tough |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | hangs tough |
| Present participle | hanging tough |
| Past simple | hung tough |
| Past participle | hung tough |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
5 synonymsgrin and bear itsuck it uptough it outhang in theretake it like a man
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedhang tight
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle