The phrase "a tough fall" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a difficult or challenging experience, often in the context of a setback or failure.
Example: "After losing the championship game, the team faced a tough fall, but they vowed to come back stronger next season."
Alternatives: "a hard fall" or "a difficult fall".
"At the Fox Network it has been no secret that we had a tough fall," he said, emphasizing that he would stick with the network's current management team.
Dottie visits him regularly and is not sure whether he knows her.... Maddy Haythe, having lost the sight in one eye after a tough fall, is cheerful and active.
Mr. Bush, his friend said, "doesn't sound like a man eager" to get back to what promises to be a tough fall, what with wrangling with the Senate, a frenetic campaign schedule for the midterm elections and continuing arguments with the allies on issues like the environment and Iraq.
Soft-spoken buyout titan had a tough fall.
(AP) NEW JERSEY TRENTON: HAY FEVER ALERT Hay fever sufferers in New Jersey may face an especially tough fall after a rainy, cool summer, unless even more rain arrives in the days ahead.
The way they see it, they merely had a tough first quarter, falling behind by 14 points, and could never fully recover against a team with as much experience and talent as the Lakers.
She broke her wrist when an opponent she describes as "kind of rough and tough" fell on her while they were fighting for possession.
They look a little lackluster now against the big-city crew, which has shown surprising resilience during a tough summer and fall.
Although your reputation as a tough person may fall, bringing harm to your social status is better than losing your life.
ITV director of programmes Nigel Pickard is banking on a strong autumn schedule, but a tough 12 months means he falls 15 places to number 31.
Now that he's being taken seriously as a possible candidate, the Republican establishment is faced with a very tough choice: fall in line behind Newt in the interests of party unity, or continue to fight as hard as possible against Newt winning.
