Can he survive the rough and tumble of politics..

Do you think he can survive the rough and tumble of Indian politics??

His English communication skills are impeccable. He is an ex-minister’s son. He looks cute like a billboard model and he isn’t afraid of the rough and tumble of Indian politics. In short he has all the makings of a seasoned politician.

Rough and tumble means, well rough and tumble. Something which involves a lot of high voltage action, fighting, tumbling and competition. Something close to a hand to hand combat. Now, it may not literally involve fighting – the phrase is used to indicate something which involves high voltage competition where you have to get your hands dirty. You cannot just sit back and control the fight with a remote control. Something where you have to get involved into the rough action first hand.

Let’s see some examples:

1. He did sales for 5 years and then got tired of the rough and tumble. Now he has taken up a cushy HR job.
2. The rough and tumble of Indian politics suits his temperament. Forever a wrestler, he is not an easy competitor.

Rough and tumble means the intense fight – tough competition where even the king has to get down and fight it out. It describes something which requires one to fight out the competition is not for the fainthearted.

Let’s close with some more examples:

1. The rough and tumble of everyday Bollywood took its toll on his health.
2. After 2 decades in the business, I am tired of the rough and tumble of being a builder in India. Now, I want to do something for the society and so I have decided to become a politician.
3. The rough and tumble of running a small business in India is enough to give even the strongest hearts a heart attack.
4. You think I am afraid of the rough and tumble of a sales job? You are wrong. That’s one area I thrive in. However, my health doesn’t permit me to do a direct sales job anymore.