hard as nails

English

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -eɪlz

Adjective

hard as nails (not comparable)

  1. (simile, idiomatic) Very unsympathetic; callous
  2. (simile, idiomatic) Able to endure difficulties; tough

See also

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