How to Pronounce "if the going gets tough"
expression
IF thuh GOH-in gets TUHF
if THUH GOH-ing gets TUHF
Definition
This expression means if the situation becomes difficult or challenging. It is often used to talk about what to do when facing problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɛts/, /ˈɡɪts/ /ˈtəf
British English
ˈɪf/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ/ /ɡˈɛts/ /tˈʌf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IF thuh GOH-in gets TUHF
UK
if THUH GOH-ing gets TUHF
Listen in Context
If the going gets tough, we just have to keep trying.
Don't give up if the going gets tough.
Many people quit their goals if the going gets tough.
You know, if the going gets tough, I can always ask my friends for help.