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hang tough (on something) Sl. to stick to one's position (on something). I decided I'd hang tough on it. I tend to give in too easy. Yes, just hang tough. hang tough (American informal) to not change your actions or opinions although other people try to make you do this The President is hanging tough on the hostage crisis. hang tough to refuse to change your actions or opinions The president is hanging tough on his programs and will not even discuss a compromise with leaders of Congress. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A year ago, much of Canyon's success was due to its defense, which allowed just 13 points a game and always seemed to hang tough in key situations. We have to hang tough, play hardball and find a way out of this box, because of the collateral damage that this poses, and the precedent that it creates to NAFTA as an institution and our co-operative efforts in North America. Now, rates are coming down and they will continue to come down; we just need to hang tough and stay on the path we're on. |
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