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How to pronounce “toughie”
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Pronunciation guide for toughie
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of toughie with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- The Empathy Instinct
PETER BAZALGETTE: Oh that's a toughie.
- Definition summary
- (informal) Something that is tough, or difficult.
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How to pronounce toughie
The Empathy Instinct

PETER BAZALGETTE: Oh that's a toughie.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “toughie”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (informal) Something that is tough, or difficult.
- Someone or something that is strong and resilient.
- A tough; Someone or something that acts as a thug or bully.
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