Not only a tough cop, although he was that, too.

The other side of the story has to do with a tough cop who lives a secret life as a homosexual.

"He is one tough cop any police officer would be proud to work under and to call commissioner."

Meaning you're not, Peg thought, and the tough cop came back into the living room.

But you were too busy playing tough cop to see what was happening.

He had all the characteristics of a tough, movie-world cop.

He could have played tough cop but he chose not to.

But cute little women and tough cops aren't supposed to fit together, are they?

It is also possible, though, that the Fed will feel compelled to play tough cop on the inflation beat.

But we also want to be a tough cop.