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get tough with

get tough with

Become harsh, severe, unyielding with someone. For example, We have to get tough with these people or we'll get nowhere. [c. 1930]
See also: get, tough

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bonitus-Late Roman
Silvia['silviə]
Limbikanilim-bee-KAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
Lubbert-Frisian
Adolphus[ə'dɔlfəs]
Stathis-Greek
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