hard as nails

English

Pronunciation

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Rhymes: -eɪlz

Adjective

hard as nails (not comparable)

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

Related terms

hard nail

See also

tough as nails

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