English Expression · Intermediate
hang tough
To remain strong-willed or brave, especially when experiencing duress or adversity
Pronunciation: say hang tough
Meaning
To remain strong-willed or brave, especially when experiencing duress or adversity.
Example
But Hoop Dreams isn't mainly about sport, or even about life and death in the inner city. It's about families hanging tough on nerve and prayer.
But Hoop Dreams isn't mainly about sport, or even about life and death in the inner city. It's about families hanging tough on nerve and prayer.
Practice tips
- Practice hang tough out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.