When the going gets tough Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɛts/, /ˈɡɪts/ /ˈtəf

WEN thuh GOH-in gets TUHF

UK

wˈɛn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ/ /ɡˈɛts/ /tˈʌf

WEN thuh GOH-ing gets TUHF

Definición

This expression means when a situation becomes difficult or challenging. It is often used to encourage people to be strong or keep going when faced with hardships.

Uso & Matices

This phrase is informal and motivational, often followed by 'the tough get going.' Used in challenging situations to encourage persistence and resilience. Common in both speech and writing, especially in team or sports contexts.

• Spanish: cuando las cosas se ponen difíciles
• Portuguese (BR): quando as coisas ficam difíceis
• Portuguese (PT): quando as coisas ficam difíceis
• Chinese (Simplified): 在困难时刻
• Chinese (Traditional): 在困難時刻
• Hindi: जब हालात मुश्किल हो जाते हैं
• Arabic: عندما تشتد الأمور صعوبة
• Bengali: সময় কঠিন হলে - যখন পরিস্থিতি কঠিন হয়
• Russian: когда наступают трудные времена - когда становится тяжело
• Japanese: 状況が厳しくなったとき - 困難な時
• Vietnamese: khi mọi thứ trở nên khó khăn
• Korean: 상황이 힘들어질 때 - 어려울 때
• Turkish: işler zorlaştığında - zor zamanlarda
• Urdu: جب حالات سخت ہوجائیں
• Indonesian: ketika keadaan menjadi sulit - saat situasi sulit

Oraciones de Ejemplo

When the going gets tough, we have to keep trying.

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My coach always says, 'When the going gets tough, don't give up.'

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We help each other when the going gets tough.

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When the going gets tough, that's when real teamwork shows up.

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You know what they say: 'When the going gets tough, the tough get going.'

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Don't worry if things seem hard right now; when the going gets tough, you'll find your strength.

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