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

Related terms

• hard nail

See also

• tough as nails