Term used to describe something remotely challenging. Often used in a context where someone doesn't really have the willpower or enthusiasm to carry out a task even though they have the ability both physically and mentally to perform it.
"Hmmm, it's a bit of a toughie this one".
"Did you do the homework? I tried doing most of it, it was a toughie".
"Did you do the homework? I tried doing most of it, it was a toughie".
by Adam Waterfield December 7, 2006
Get the Toughie mug.This phrase was coined by Bill Milliken when he published the book of the same name in 1968 and revised it with Char Meredith in 1971.
It has become widely used and copied with numerous authors writing books of the same title or employing the phrase in their title. It occurs frequently in the news as well.
The phrase refers to the practice of setting boundries for children.
It has become widely used and copied with numerous authors writing books of the same title or employing the phrase in their title. It occurs frequently in the news as well.
The phrase refers to the practice of setting boundries for children.
Mom: She is staying out all night and her friends are drinking heavily. I am worried about her.
Dad: You just have to use tough love and ground her until she has time to see how ill advised her choices really are.
Dad: You just have to use tough love and ground her until she has time to see how ill advised her choices really are.
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Get the Through The Fire And Flames mug.To overcome an obstacle in ones life by seeking out the cause of the obstacle and doing everything possible to eliminate it. Powering-through can help to resolve almost every possible negative endeavor. A misconception is that being passive and allowing time to solve problems is also a form of powering through, however this is incorrect and is only believed by p.p. headed idiots.
Person 1: Dude, my parents found my stash but I convinced them that it was oregano... I really powered-through that problem.
Person 2: I thought "power-through" meant letting time pass and hoping that the problem resolves itself?
Person 3: No, only dumb kids with under-stimulated brains think that.
Person 2: I thought "power-through" meant letting time pass and hoping that the problem resolves itself?
Person 3: No, only dumb kids with under-stimulated brains think that.
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Get the drink things through mug.Another term for "salty." Being tricked. After being tricked you'll feel upset; embarrassed, mad, or pissed. Originated from Milwaukee, WI.
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