Translations for „toughen up“ in the English » German Dictionary

toughen up VB trans

1. toughen up (strengthen):

to toughen up ⇆ sth/sb

etw/jdn härter machen

2. toughen up (make more stringent):

to toughen up ⇆ sth controls, rules

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The metallic details toughen up an otherwise very femme dress.

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Curing is a technique done to toughen up the outer layer of skin (periderm).

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It is alright for us to say ignore it, get used to it, toughen up.

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People need to toughen up and grow some thicker skin.

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Just give the players a break and let them toughen up.

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It loves to toughen up its body, and often trains in caves, or in forests, slamming into trees.

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Simply telling students to toughen up isn't persuasive.

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Resilience used as a protective factor is like telling someone who is bullied to toughen up, or be strong.

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Plans to toughen up the regime for people deemed not criminally responsible will leave the public at greater risk, a criminal defence lawyer is warning.

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There will be those who simply say she's got to toughen up, grow a thicker skin.

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