tough nut to crack
Example Sentences
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I am expecting West Ham to play with the kind of intensity that is required but Everton can be a tough nut to crack.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
Getafe, seventh, often prove a tough nut to crack at home and they frustrated their neighbours.
From Barron's ● Nov. 23, 2025
There are many other types of oaks to love, and telling them apart can be a tough nut to crack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
AUSTIN, TEXAS—For canaries, learning to eat seeds can be a tough nut to crack.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 12, 2023
“It means you’re a tough nut to crack, Clare, and frankly, I am not a squirrel!”
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
