How to Pronounce "tough it out"
expression
TUHF it OWT
TUHF it OWT
Definition
To continue through a difficult situation without giving up, even if it's hard or uncomfortable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtəf/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈaʊt
British English
tˈʌf/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUHF it OWT
UK
TUHF it OWT
Listen in Context
Sometimes you have to tough it out when things get hard.
He decided to tough it out through the cold winter.
If you want to finish the race, you need to tough it out.
My job was really stressful, but I decided to tough it out until I found something better.