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toughen up

/ˈtʌfən ʌp/ /ˈtʌfən ʌp/
phrasal verb Emotions Informal
  1. 1 (ruhen) güçlenmek, daha dayanıklı olmak
  2. 2 (birini) güçlendirmek, dayanıklı hale getirmek

Definition (English)

  1. To become stronger and better able to deal with difficult situations.
  2. To make someone or something stronger and better able to deal with difficulties.

Example Sentences

  1. You need to toughen up if you want to survive.
    Hayatta kalmak istiyorsan daha dayanıklı olman gerekiyor.
  2. He toughened up a lot during his first year away from home.
    Evden uzaktaki ilk yılında çok güçlendi.
  3. The winter weather will toughen up the plants.
    Kış havası bitkileri dayanıklı hale getirecek.
  4. Her years as a nurse toughened her up.
    Hemşirelik yılları onu güçlendirdi.

Synonyms

hardenstrengthensteel oneself

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