be tough on

idiom

: causing stress or worry to (someone)
This year has been tough on our family.

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By Emma Barker Bonomo October 30, 2024 7:10 AM EDT The chlorine and minerals in shower water can be tough on your hair and skin, but most shower filters’ disposable refills can be wasteful. Emma Barker Bonomo, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 Durability and customization Workout environments can be tough on headphones, so durability is essential. Jordan Galloway, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024 Democrats are often afraid to be tough on crime, and on the border, but there is really no downside to either, particularly from Black and Latino voters. Dana Milbank, Washington Post, 31 July 2024 The forthcoming protest, which was dealt a blow this week after a federal judge rejected a request from activists for more space to demonstrate, comes as Republicans raise concerns over whether Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, will be tough on Hamas. Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for be tough on 

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“Be tough on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20tough%20on. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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