rough up

Example Sentences

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Writing in the Financial Times, Rebecca Nicholson says the show "takes a slightly different tack" from the original, "roughing up some of the cuteness with even more chaos and a carefully measured pinch of naughtiness".

From BBC

We've not seen anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

From BBC

“The skies are a little rough up here,” he remarked with a wry smile, before mentioning that people will think he’s not in good health — but it was really the turbulence causing the problem.

From Salon

Doesn't mind being roughed up, it doesn't bother him if he doesn't have many touches.

From BBC

May has gone at least five innings in each of his five starts, getting roughed up in only one while posting a 3.95 ERA.

From Los Angeles Times