get tough on (someone or something)
get tough on (someone or something)
To become strict or stern and ready to treat someone or something severely. You need to get tough on the kids if they aren't listening to you. It's time to get tough on truancy in this school.
See also: get, on, tough
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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