hang tough
To remain strong-willed or brave, especially when experiencing duress or adversity.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Things are difficult, but you must hang tough.”
“Even though the project is behind schedule and the team is tired, we need to hang tough until we finish.”
“Despite the relentless criticism from his rivals, the politician chose to hang tough, refusing to abandon his core principles during the heated campaign.”
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do it tough
To be in a desperate situation; to struggle.
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get the hang of
To begin to understand or manage at a basic level; to learn to handle with some skill.
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give a hang
give a hoot; give a damn (to care about; to place value on something)
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go hang
To be cursed; to be unworthy of notice or bother.
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hang a leg
To hesitate; to hang back.
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hang a Louie
Make a left turn while driving a vehicle (←).
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hang a Ralph
To make a right turn while driving a vehicle (→).
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hang a uey
To make a U-turn while driving a vehicle (∩).
Last updated August 10, 2026