tougher on (someone or something)

More strict, stern, or severe with someone or something. You need to get a little tougher on your kids, or they're never going to respect your authority. The new administration promised to be tougher on crime than ever before. I know you think we're tougher on you than most parents, but we just want to see you reach your full potential.

词组	tougher on (someone or something)
释义	tougher on (someone or something) tougher on (someone or something) More strict, stern, or severe with someone or something. You need to get a little tougher on your kids, or they're never going to respect your authority. The new administration promised to be tougher on crime than ever before. I know you think we're tougher on you than most parents, but we just want to see you reach your full potential. See also: on, tougher Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: tougher tough on tough on (someone or something) get tough on (someone or something) be tough on (someone or something) get tough with get tough with (someone) have a tight grip on (someone or something) have a tight rein on (someone or something) keep a tight grip on (someone or something)
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