be tough on

phrase

: causing stress or worry to (someone)

This year has been tough on our family.

Examples of be tough on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sending money overseas can be tough on your wallet, on top of regular expenses like rent, utilities, insurance and food. — Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026

Take a break from manicures and pedicures Manicures can be tough on nails. — Andee Tagle, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026

Winter can be tough on houseplants, but don't go throwing out a dead-looking plant just yet. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026

The combination of the strong running game and Klint Kubiak’s use of play-action pass will be tough on New England’s defense. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for be tough on

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