| Word | tough as old boots |
|---|---|
| Description | very sturdy or resilient Leather, of which boots are traditionally made, is notably strong and resistant to wear and tear. As tough as leather was in fact the earliest version of this phrase, although it has now been superseded by the current form. 1967 - Listener - This is no sweet old dolly. She is tough as old boots, working for a living. very sturdy or resilient Leather, of which boots are traditionally made, is notably strong and resistant to wear and tear. As tough as leather was in fact the earliest version of this phrase, although it ha |
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