美国人嘴边最常说的话2

Now I know all these studying is tough on you.But when you get accepted to college you'll be happy.

我知道现在对你来说学习很难，可一旦你上了大学，你的前途就一片光明了。

2. 对……要求严格，苛刻

The coach was just being tough on you because he can see your potential.

教练对你要求严格是因为他知道你很有潜力。