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Hmm, that’s a tough question.

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Sentence

Narrator

Hmm, that’s a tough question.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

That's a tough question to answer definitively.

Describing Habits

I often hesitate when faced with difficult questions; I usually respond with 'Hmm, that's a tough question.'

Asking About Others

Is that a tough question for you to answer?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I knew the answer, it wouldn't be a tough question.

Rephrased versions

Formal

That is a challenging question.

Casual

That's a tricky one.

Simpler English

That's a hard question.

Phrases to learn

tough question

A difficult or challenging question to answer.

Hmm

An expression of hesitation or thoughtfulness.