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Discover LudwigThe phrase "act tough" is correct and can be used in written English.
This phrase is typically used to describe someone who is trying to appear strong or intimidating. For example, "When the team entered the court, their opponents tried to act tough to intimidate them."
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It can try to act tough.
Perhaps he feels the need to act tough on something.
At least, they try to look and act tough.
It may be prepared to act tough too.
According to Zaghrout, boys are expected to act tough.
"He would act tough, but in the end he was always very nice".
Lefty Ervin, another shot doctor, found Magee's act tough to follow.
To that end it fosters Chinese investment there, which makes it even harder to act tough.
He had the temper and swagger of an insecure man trying to act tough.
I know how to act tough, and for the most part everyone was well behaved.
"I was trying to act tough, but I couldn't hold it," Fielder said.
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