when the going gets tough

: an act or instance of going

: behavior, actions

: the condition of the ground (as for walking)

: that goes

: working, moving

: living, existing

: to gain possession of

: to receive as a return : earn

: to obtain by concession or entreaty

: something begotten:

: offspring

: the entire progeny of a male animal

: a document of release from obligation in Jewish law

: a religious divorce by Jewish law

: difficult to accomplish, resolve, endure, or deal with

: capable of enduring strain, hardship, or severe labor

: unruly, rowdyish

: in a tough manner (see ¹tough)

: a tough and violent person : rowdy

: to bear unflinchingly : endure