get-tough

[get-tuhf] /ˈgɛtˈtʌf/

adjective

characterized by firmness, determination, aggressiveness, or severity:

a get-tough policy.

Origin of get-tough

1955-1960

First recorded in 1955-60

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Seriously, how otherwise do you imagine that get-tough rules on illegal handguns would ever be enforced?

A Question for Gun Control Liberals David Frum January 2, 2013

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