| Idiom | a tough nut |
|---|---|
| Definition | a difficult problem or person |
| Examples | - She's a tough nut. If she doesn't want to do something, nothing you can say will make her change her mind. - It's a tough nut to crack but if we all work together I think we can be successful. |
| Note | The expression is often used with the concluding words to crack. |
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