tough on



*tough on someone

severe and demanding in dealing with someone. (*Typically: act ~; be ~; become ~; get~.) My boss is very tough on me, but I need the structure and discipline.
See also: on, tough

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ajeet-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Bengali
Manana-Georgian
SÍNeSHEE-naIrish
Gemaryahu-Biblical Hebrew
Melanthamə-LAN-thəEnglish (Rare)
Terezie-Czech