tough as nails
Example Sentences
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"He's tough as nails but I just hit too hard and he took a lot of damage," said Paul.
From BBC • Jul. 21, 2024
When I was coming up you had to be tough as nails to play basketball in Baltimore City.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2024
What he means by that: For as joyful as Rice plays, he’s also tough as nails.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2023
“Sally is a stickler — you know, heart of gold, but tough as nails kind of choreographer. She wants things very specific, whether it’s the movement or how you’re responding to the music.”
From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2022
Michael was tough as nails, pushing his way past offensive linemen who sometimes weighed ninety more pounds than he did.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
