| 单词 | when the going gets tough, the tough get going |
| 释义 | > as lemmaswhen the going gets tough, the tough get going P4. Originally U.S. Proverb. when the going gets tough, the tough get going: pressure or adversity acts as a stimulus to those of strong character. Also with variation of the main clause, frequently with humorous intent. ΚΠ 1954 Bakersfield Californian 4 May 26/5 He [sc. Frank Leahy] also inserted his own personal football motto in to the dialogue: ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going.’ 1955 Mich. Alumnus 22 Oct. 61/1 A prophetic message was prominently posted in the Michigan training room..before the Minnesota game: When the going gets tough, the tough get going. 1962 J. H. Cutler Honey Fitz xx. 291 Joe [Kennedy] made his children stay on their toes... ‘He would bear down on them and tell them, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going”’. 1992 Jrnl. Prop. Managem. July 33/2 A humorous letter explained that..‘When the going gets tough, the tough eat chocolate.’ 2004 Time 24 May 33/3 In this Administration, when the going gets tough, the tough go to Baghdad. < as lemmas |
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