Phrase guide
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adj
Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, not-comparable
Qualifier: simile
Synonyms: tough as teak, tough as old boots, hard as nails, hardcore, diehard, steely-spined, steely-nerved, steely-eyed, steely, flinty
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Very tough.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Qualifier: simile
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: tough as teak, tough as old boots
Antonyms: none provided
History
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Across languages
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
