
Be tough on sb
1. 對…來說很難 be very hard to accomplish one's goal.。
Now I know all these studying is tough on you.But when you get accepted to college you'll be happy.
我知道現在對你來說學習很難,可一旦你上了大學,你的前途就一片光明了。
2. 對……要求嚴格,苛刻
The coach was just being tough on you because he can see your potential.
教練對你要求嚴格是因為他知道你很有潛力。