hard nut to crack

Example Sentences

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But he does stress that it’s a very hard nut to crack with limited upside.

From Los Angeles Times

The $60 level proved a strong support and “is going to be a hard nut to crack now back to the upside,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s a very hard nut to crack. The Russians could spend many months and much effort storming Lysychansk,” military analyst Oleh Zhdanov told the AP.

From Seattle Times

“Bob is reclusive and quiet and a hard nut to crack,” Pullman said.

From New York Times

Voice control is a hard nut to crack.

From The Verge