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