tough call

tough call

A decision that is particularly difficult to judge. Part of being the leader of a company is making tough calls when times get hard. A: "Which method do you think we should pursue?" B: "Hmm, tough call. Both have their pros and cons, to be sure."
See also: call, tough
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

tough call

a difficult judgment to make. It's a tough call, but I choose Fred and Mary. Sorry Tom and Carole. We're still undecided on whether to buy a place or rent—it's a tough call.
See also: call, tough
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • do (something) the hard way
  • do something the hard way
  • do the hard way
  • do/learn something the hard way
  • any old how
  • my
  • be the way to go
  • your
  • his
  • their
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Summary: Melbourne [Australia], Aug 14 (ANI): Australia have finally made a 'tough call' and opted to go with Josh Hazlewood for the second Ashes Test match over Mitchell Starc, coach Justin Langer confirmed on Wednesday.
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