English · Idiom Candidate

tough call

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A difficult decision

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Literally: a call that is tough

Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

It was a tough call, but I had to choose between my job and my family

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “tough call” mean?

A difficult decision Literally: a call that is tough

Is “tough call” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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