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

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

Richards hung tough early, trailing just 7-0 at halftime before Coleman and Pratt connected for the 19-yard TD on third-and-9 on the opening possession of the second half. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 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