toughen up
1 of 1verb/ˈtʌ.fən ʌp/
Forms:toughens up,toughening up,toughened up,toughened up
1
to become stronger and better at handling difficulties
- The coach toughened up the team through rigorous training sessions.
- The challenging project toughened up the team members, preparing them for future endeavors.
- The intense workout routine toughened the athletes up both mentally and physically.
- Persevering through setbacks toughens individuals up for success.
- Overcoming personal struggles can toughen you up for future challenges.