Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe word "rough-and-tumble" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe a situation or environment that is chaotic, disorderly, and full of physical conflict or competition. For example, "The rough-and-tumble world of professional sports can be both exhilarating and exhausting."
Idiom
Rough and tumble.
The rough and tumble refers to the competition in areas of life like business, sports, politics, etc, where the struggle and in-fighting is hard and people will take any advantage that they can.
Exact(40)
Politics is a rough-and-tumble game.
"It's a rough-and-tumble life.
"These are rough-and-tumble aircraft".
She became rather rough-and-tumble herself.
VIOLENCE -- A little farcical rough-and-tumble.
Mr. Silver quickly absorbed Hollywood's rough-and-tumble ways.
Similar(19)
Australians are more rough and tumble.
India's rough and tumble trips the unwary.
But he's a little "rough and tumble".
Bangladesh is a rough and tumble place.
VIOLENCE -- Some very mild rough and tumble.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com