Hang tough
phrase
To remain determined, stay strong, or continue doing something difficult or unpleasant without giving up.
Even when the project seemed impossible, the team decided to hang tough and eventually completed it on time.
Often appears as...
- hang tough in the face of adversity
- hang tough under pressure
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To remain determined, stay strong, or continue doing something difficult or unpleasant without giving up.
Even when the project seemed impossible, the team decided to hang tough and eventually completed it on time.
Often appears as...
- hang tough in the face of adversity
- hang tough under pressure
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used mainly in informal conversations among friends, family, or close colleagues.
I know your new job is tough, but hang tough and you'll get the hang of it!
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Strength
Emphasizes emotional resilience when facing challenges or discouragement.
He was ready to give up on his dreams, but his friends told him to hang tough.
Pro Tip 3/3Adversity Context
Often used when a person confronts hardships or is in a difficult situation.
Despite the economic crisis, local businesses are hanging tough.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used mainly in informal conversations among friends, family, or close colleagues.
I know your new job is tough, but hang tough and you'll get the hang of it!
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Strength
Emphasizes emotional resilience when facing challenges or discouragement.
He was ready to give up on his dreams, but his friends told him to hang tough.
Pro Tip 3/3Adversity Context
Often used when a person confronts hardships or is in a difficult situation.
Despite the economic crisis, local businesses are hanging tough.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used mainly in informal conversations among friends, family, or close colleagues.
I know your new job is tough, but hang tough and you'll get the hang of it!
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Strength
Emphasizes emotional resilience when facing challenges or discouragement.
He was ready to give up on his dreams, but his friends told him to hang tough.
Pro Tip 3/3Adversity Context
Often used when a person confronts hardships or is in a difficult situation.
Despite the economic crisis, local businesses are hanging tough.
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