Meaning of 'Hard as nails'
What does the saying 'Hard as nails' mean?
Idiom: Hard as nails
Meaning:
A person who is as hard as nails is either physically tough or has little or no respect for other people's feelings.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Character & appearance |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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