rough stuff

rough stuff

Especially rough, potentially injurious physical activity. I don't mind you kids being boisterous when you play together, but no more rough stuff, OK? Tom wants to join a mixed martial arts club, but the amount of rough stuff in the sport makes me very nervous.
See also: rough, stuff
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

rough stuff

unnecessary roughness; physical violence or threats of violence. Okay, let's cut out the rough stuff! There was too much rough stuff in the football game.
See also: rough, stuff
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

rough stuff

n. unnecessary roughness; physical violence or threats of violence. There was too much rough stuff in Friday’s game.
See also: rough, stuff
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • rough in
  • (as) rough as rawhide
  • a rough patch
  • a rough ride
  • rough
  • the
  • cut up rough
  • cut up rough/nasty
  • lick
  • little
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All you do is swipe them across your face then you'll mouth "wow" as all the rough stuff dissolves.
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TAKING the rough with the smooth is a not a phrase you would normally associate with Audi, but newer models like the Q series SUVs are capable of handling the rough stuff - rough terrain that is, while remaining smooth on the asphalt.
The rejuvenated Johnson, who has twice broken Graeme Smith's hands and last summer shattered Kumar Sangakkara's finger, also said that Cook can also expect to receive some rough stuff and hinted that he may attack the captain with some rearing balls towards the ribs or throat, so that England may be a player short.
I overshot the green into the rough stuff, found an unplayable lie, and took a penalty drop."
"I tell them I grew up with a lot of rough stuff around me.
Fellow coach Stephen Foster was pleased his side stuck to their game plan and vowed they will not shirk a battle after being subjected to some late rough stuff.
If Arsenal deal with the rough stuff then they have the quality, particularly if Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie are fit to start, to justify their odds-on status.
It can't match the Land Rover Freelander offroad but how many of those ever see the rough stuff? There is plenty of space for five in comfort and a big boot into the bargain.
Inter Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic is happy to be handed some rough stuff from boss Jose Mourinho, as the striker claims it brings out his best form.
The DEUCE is a tough workhorse that needs lots of PM while working in the rough stuff. Operators, here are some PM pointers that will help your earthmover at the worksite.
You're lucky to have lots of peeps to lean on, and they're more than happy and willing to help you through the rough stuff.
For instance, queens do some of the rough stuff, such as killing illicitly laid eggs, even though they're her kin.