hung tough
Refused to quit
Hung tough is the past tense of hang tough, meaning to remain determined or resilient under pressure.
Someone who hung tough refused to give in despite difficulty: She hung tough through the negotiations and got what she wanted.
The phrase suggests endurance and stubborn resolve.
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- staying powerCapacity to keep going
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
grit · gritted teeth · perseverance · composure · tenacity · never gave up · willpower · calmness · stamina · dug in · resilient · bravery · courage · self-control · drive · white-knuckled · resourcefulness · focus
hung toughgave up
Abandoned an attempt
surrendered · caved in · folded · quit · capitulated
hung toughfell apart
Broke into components
broke down · cracked · lost it · went to pieces · panicked
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