tough as nails en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, not-comparable, qualifier:simile) Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset.
Near-synonyms: hardcore, diehard, steely-spined, steely-nerved, steely-eyed, steely, flinty
- (not-comparable, qualifier:simile) Very tough.
Coordinates
Relateds
tough nut to crack · toughness
Synonyms
flinty · steely · steely-nerved · diehard · tough as teak · tough as teak · steely-eyed · steely-spined · tough as old boots · hard as nails · hardcore · tough as old boots
Translations (1)
fr dur(e) à cuire (having a determined mindset)