English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "after you got arrested things got tough" Mean?
Learn what "after you got arrested things got tough" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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After you got arrested, things got tough.
It means the speaker is saying the arrest caused problems or made life more difficult.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone explains that life became harder after another person was arrested.
Usage Scenario
Use this when describing how one event caused a difficult period. It is natural in serious conversation, not casual small talk.
Better ways to say it
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After you got arrested, things got tough.
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Things got tough after you got arrested.
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