hang tough

Idioms and Phrases

Remain firmly resolved, as in We're going to hang tough on this point and not give in . This slangy idiom uses tough in the sense of “aggressively unyielding,” a usage dating from the first half of the 1900s.

Example Sentences

The Lycra-clad combatants, including Wolf, Warrior, Shadow and Cobra, became household names thanks to their prowess in the likes of Hang Tough and Duel, with challengers traversing an exhausting assault course in the Eliminator showdown.

From BBC

Morgan State: With leading scorer Wynston Tabbs injured, the Bears were still able to hang tough in a rare opportunity against a ranked team at home.

From Washington Times

With that still the defining constant in relations and both leaders under immense pressure from domestic constituencies — the military, ultra-nationalist political factions and assorted industry groups — to hang tough on key bilateral issues, don’t be surprised if the slide towards crisis and confrontation regains momentum in 2024.

From Salon

“We’ve got to hang tough, we’ve got to keep working at our game in all three phases. And if we do that, then you’re going to see good football from this team.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It means a lot to these guys and I feel like our guys know the quality that we have and we just have to hang tough. It’s not the popular answer but it’s the right answer,” Staley said.

From Los Angeles Times