tough situations
noun phraseUK /tʌf ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənz/
US /tʌf ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənz/
Hard times that are not easy to deal with.
Firefighters stay calm in tough situations.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Times when you must make a hard choice.
She learned to be brave in tough situations.
3. Moments that test your patience or strength.
Teamwork helps us get through tough situations.
4. Bad or unlucky events that are hard to handle.
The class talked about tough situations like losing a game.