tough doors

When it is very difficult to get into a club, the "doors are tough" or "serious" meaning either that you will not be let in without an ID or that you have to be incredibly hott or look like a model (or terribly rich if you're a guy)

Please refrain from bringin the fat chicks to this club in soho 'cause they have tough doors. Bring co co instead

by jane pretzel January 16, 2011

Times are tough

When someone has no or very little money
Also known as ‘tough times’
Common phase used by persons called Leroy or most with no money

P1: Hey, do you want to go out tonight?
P2:Sorry I can’t.
P1: Why?
P2: Times are tough round.

by Kay34 September 14, 2019

Tough Turt

Is a person that resembles a turtle and thinks he/she is tough as well.

Hey! Stop being a tough turt!

by Tougher Turt May 26, 2009

acting tough

Pretending you're a tough guy/girl when in fact you're extremely weak, usually as a form of overcompensation

Maybe you're not tough enough, but you're just acting tough

by Sir. B October 9, 2022

tough cookies

Replying with the phrase "tough cookies" to a statement, is a way of displaying your sympathy in a young hip manor.

See also "Tough luck".

A: "My mom just died."
B: "Tough cookies."

by William M Price January 3, 2008

[tough crowd]

when you make a joke and think its funny but it turns out not funny and you are the only one left laughing.

Bill:And then i said "cock"! LOL
Bill:No one thinks that funny,its hilarious!
John:Oohhh tough crowd

by Davion Williams April 11, 2009

Tough Pulls

Slogan made by shed himself, meaning something is unlucky or unfortunate.

Human: I failed my spanish class and i'm getting held back
Shed: Bro Tough Pulls

by Zac910 August 25, 2019