Question

as tough as old boots The steak was as tough as old boots. This expression can also refer to a person who is strong either physically or in character.

Accepted Answer

If something, especially meat, is as tough as old boots, it is hard to cut and difficult to chew.

Phrase/Idiom	as tough as old boots
Definition	If something, especially meat, is as tough as old boots, it is hard to cut and difficult to chew.
Example	The steak was as tough as old boots. This expression can also refer to a person who is strong either physically or in character.

Tough Boots Meat Hard Cut Difficult Chew Steak