| 释义 |
get tough with (someone) get tough with (someone)To become strict or stern with and ready to discipline someone. You need to get tough with the kids if they won't listen to you. I had to start getting tough with the members of my team to get the project back on schedule.See also: get, toughget tough withBecome harsh, severe, unyielding with someone. For example, We have to get tough with these people or we'll get nowhere. [c. 1930] See also: get, tough |