toughen up
Third Person
toughens up
Present Participle
toughening up
Past Tense
toughened up
Past Participle
toughened up
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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.