Meaning: This means that there are difficult periods in life when people face challenges, similar to saying, Life can be hard sometimes.
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Times are tough.
Meaning: This means that things are not easy right now. It's like saying, Things are hard at the moment.
Choice of Words:Times means the current period or situation. Tough means difficult or hard. When you put them together, "Times are tough" means that the current situation is difficult or challenging.
We're having a tough time.
Meaning: This means that the speaker and others are going through a difficult time. It's like saying, We are facing challenges right now.
Choice of Words:We refers to the speaker and others. Having is a verb that means to possess or experience something. Tough means difficult or hard. Time means a period or situation. When you put them together, "We're having a tough time" means that the speaker and others are experiencing a difficult or challenging situation.
Life is tough.
Meaning: This means that life is not easy. It's like saying, Living can be hard sometimes.
Choice of Words:Life refers to the existence of an individual or a group. Tough means difficult or hard. When you put them together, "Life is tough" means that the general experience of living is difficult or challenging.