osso duro

Italian

Alternative forms

• osso duro da rodere

Etymology

Literally, “hard bone.”

Noun

osso duro m (plural ossi duri)

1. (idiomatic) tough cookie, tough biscuits
2. (idiomatic) tall order
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see osso,‎ duro.

Portuguese

Noun

osso duro m (plural ossos duros)

1. (idiomatic) tough cookie (person who can endure physical or mental hardship)
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see osso,‎ duro.