tough as nails
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tough as nails
adjective
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Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset.
Near-synonyms: hardcore, diehard, steely-spined, steely-nerved, steely-eyed, steely, flinty
Similar: tough as teak, tough as old boots, hard as nails, hardcore, diehard, steely-spined, steely-nerved, steely-eyed, steely, flinty
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Very tough.
Similar: tough as teak, tough as old boots
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adj having a determined mindset
| Français | dur(e) à cuire |
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