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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tough as nails

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.97 in modern English

Syllables
tough as -nails
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset.

adj

Very tough.

Example Sentences

Phrases

tough nut to crack

Frequently Paired Words

toughness tough nut to crack hard as nails

Synonyms

tough as teak tough as old boots hard as nails hardcore diehard steely-spined steely-nerved steely-eyed steely flinty

Questions

What does tough as nails mean?
Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset.

How to pronounce tough as nails

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