talk tough

To speak or communicate in a way intended to intimidate or elicit fear or respect in the listener. We need to talk tough when it comes to national security or our enemies will perceive us as weak. John tries to talk tough, but he's really just a puppy dog.See also: talk, tough

talk ˈtough (on something)

(informal, especially American English) tell people very strongly what you want: Before the elections, the party talked tough on crime, but little has been done since they’ve been in power.See also: talk, tough

单词	talk tough
释义	talk tough talk tough To speak or communicate in a way intended to intimidate or elicit fear or respect in the listener. We need to talk tough when it comes to national security or our enemies will perceive us as weak. John tries to talk tough, but he's really just a puppy dog.See also: talk, tough talk ˈtough (on something) (informal, especially American English) tell people very strongly what you want: Before the elections, the party talked tough on crime, but little has been done since they’ve been in power.See also: talk, tough
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