tough amateur

a dilettante who will resort to intimidation tactics and physical violence if reminded that he or she possesses only superficial interest/ability in some branch of knowledge or skill

Guy 1: Don't invite Barney to help us build the deck. He doesn't know squat about basic carpentry.

Guy 2: You're better off keeping your thoughts on the matter to yourself. Barney would beat the daylights out of you if he heard you say that. He is one tough amateur!

by scared of tough guys May 13, 2010

tough picks

A phrase describing an unfavorable situation or outcome.

“Tough picks boys, I just got my chain snatched”

by Webster’s.123.456.789 December 15, 2018

Mister Tough

What you call one of your friends that trying to act hard to make them feel stupid.

(John cockblocks Paul)
Paul: WTF bitch next time you do that I'm gonna beat the shit out of you!
John: Calm down Mister tough!
Paul: :/

by realmadridzidane5 December 12, 2010

tough shit

too bad.

Person 1: Damit, I failed this test, my parents will beat me

Person 2: Tough shit

by DeathBunny April 06, 2004

tough titties

1; tough shit
2; unlucky
3; gutted

a: i got shot blood
b: tough titties

by mr mayor November 28, 2004

Tough Tits

A sarcastic phrase used to express one feelings of flippancy. Similar to the phrase ‘Too Bad’

Man comes into shop
Shopkeeper: I'm just about to go on my lunch break, I'll get Margret to serve you. MARGRET, MARGRET....slight pause

Margret: ....YEES!

Shopkeeper: shouting upstairesCan you come down and serve this gentleman please?

Margret: after a moment of awkwardness...I haven't got any arms or legs!

Shopkeeper: Aww...that's tough tits int' it.

by AJ, from Nottingham Trent Uni January 01, 2005

tough calls

Tough situations when it can be hard to know what needs to be done. Moments that test character and inner strength.

In particularly tricky situations, Matt needs to draw upon his inner strength and just make a few tough calls.

by ToughCalls March 04, 2016