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the going gets tough

Idiom Difficulty

Meaning

when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging

Example Sentences

"When the going gets tough, the tough get going."

Related Expressions

sharp as a tack

very intelligent or quick-thinking

sick to death of something

extremely tired or annoyed by something

mutton dressed as lamb

an older person trying to look younger

bird’s eye view

a view from a high position; an overview

feel for

to have sympathy for someone

on the run

trying to avoid being caught by the police