tough out
Weather the storm
To tough out something is to endure it through determination despite difficulty or discomfort: She toughed out the last few miles of the marathon.
The phrase suggests perseverance when quitting would be easier—you tough out a cold rather than staying home, tough out a bad job until something better comes along.
Continue despite obstacles
- persistContinue firmly onward
- withstandRemain intact despite pressure
- bearLarge furry omnivore
- toleratePermit without approval
endure · suffer · undergo · sustain · weather · brave · see through · hang in
Suffering from difficult circumstances
- difficultyState of being hard
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
- ordealDifficult, painful experience
- trialJudicial examination of claims
setback · challenge · obstacle · crisis · rough patch · hard times · trouble · misfortune
persevere
Continue despite obstacles
tolerate · endure · suffer · undergo · sustain · weather · brave · see through · hang in · power through
hardship
Suffering from difficult circumstances
- difficultyState of being hard
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
- ordealDifficult, painful experience
trial · setback · challenge · obstacle · crisis · rough patch · hard times · trouble · misfortune · adversity
determination
Firmness of purpose
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
stamina · backbone · courage · mettle · willpower · resolve · strength · guts · nerve · spirit
- endurancestamina, endure, perseverance, persistence, staying power