Tough nut to crack meaning
What does the saying 'Tough nut to crack' mean?
Idiom: Tough nut to crack
Meaning:
If something is a tough nut to crack, it is difficult to find the answer or solution. When used about a person, it means that it is difficult to get them to do or allow what you want.
'Hard nut to crack' is an alternative.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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