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Tough Word Means Difficult Cut Eslpod 0342 We 0359 Eslpod Butcher's

Id ESLPod_0342_WE_0359
Episode Id ESLPod 342
Episode Title At the Butcher's
Phrase tough
Text In this podcast, the word "tough" means difficult to eat, cut, and chew because something is not soft or tender: "After his dentist appointment, Chuck couldn't eat any tough foods because it hurt his teeth." The word "tough" also means difficult or hard to do: "How tough was the homework assignment?" "Tough" can also mean strict or demanding: "She was very tough on her children, demanding that they get perfect grades, but today they are all successful professionals." Often "tough" means able to handle difficult situations: "She was very sad when her father died, but she is tough and she'll be able to get through it." Finally, the word "tough" can be used to talk about something that cannot be damaged, cut, torn, or broken easily: "If you're going to work in the garden, put on some tough gloves."
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