Meaning of 'Tough cookie'
What does the saying 'Tough cookie' mean?
Idiom: Tough cookie
Meaning:
A tough cookie is a person who will do everything necessary to achieve what they want.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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