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Anonymous  #456131  Sat, 22 Dec 07 10:33 PM
Hi,

"Do they really have to be tough (like being difficult) and ask all these questions?"

Is it a common expression?

thanks
  
Clive  #456144  Sat, 22 Dec 07 11:12 PM

Hi,

Yes, the word 'tough' is commonly used to mean 'difficult',

eg Those are tough questions.

eg He has a tough job.

Clive
  
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