Meaning of the word "toughen up" in English

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toughen up

US /ˈtʌf.ən ʌp/
UK /ˈtʌf.ən ʌp/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to become or make someone stronger, more resilient, or less sensitive to difficulties or criticism

Example:
You need to toughen up if you want to succeed in this competitive industry.
The coach told the team to toughen up and not let the loss affect them.
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