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when the going gets rough

when the going gets rough/tough

when a situation becomes difficult or unpleasant I run the farm on my own, but a local boy helps me out when the going gets tough.
See also: get, going, rough

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Evander (2)ee-VAN-dər, ə-VAN-dərScottish, English
Reinhold-German, Ancient Germanic
OsbourneAHZ-bornEnglish (Rare)
Geronimoje-ro-NEE-moHistory
KerryKER-eeEnglish
IÚIle-Irish
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