Most Coastal Dwellers Can’t Pass This Midwestern Slang Quiz

Finish the phrase: "Tough [blank]"

Retry Correct Incorrect "Tough tomatoes" is a phrase you might hear in the Midwest in response to someone’s misfortune. It’s interchangeable with "tough luck" or "too bad." Since unripe tomatoes aren’t pleasant to eat, the term makes sense.

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Finish the phrase: "Tough [blank]"

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• Tomatoes