hang tough

phrase

: to remain resolute in the face of adversity : hang in

Examples of hang tough in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While rain chances will diminish, clouds will hang tough through much of the day, and northeast winds will pick up slightly to 5 to 10 mph. — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 31 Oct. 2026

Clouds hang tough Saturday, giving it a gray and chilly feeling all day. — Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Despite losing running back De’Von Achane to an early injury, Miami hung tough behind quarterback Malik Willis and a 3-yard touchdown run from Ollie Gordon II. — Jim Rassol, Sun Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026

The 49ers also seemed to be in better condition than the Rams, who hung tough early on but faded late after arriving in Melbourne a mere 25 hours before kickoff. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hang tough

• dyestuff
• enough
• foodstuff
• handcuff
• rebuff
• tartuffe
• buff
• cuff
• duff
• fluff
• gruff
• hough