A hard/tough nut (to crack) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a hard/tough nut (to crack)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-03-29 10:03

Meaning of A hard/tough nut (to crack)

Synonyms:

a hair in the butter

A hard/tough nut (to crack) spoken language noun phrase

To refer to a problem hard to deal with or a person difficult to understand.

Jane's boyfriend is a hard nut and I hardly get across what he says.

To get through his team's defense is a tough nut to crack.

We have doubled security and make this place a hard nut to crack.

Though he is a hard nut, trying to understand students is the mission of a teacher like me. Don't worry.

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a hair in the butter

A problem or difficult circumstance

have a (heavy) cross to bear

To have to accept some troubles or worries that must be handled by oneself

that's the rub

That is the biggest or most difficult problem (with the situation being discussed)

bring something in its train
To cause something to happen, often a problem or issue
a firm hand on the tiller

Completely controlling over a scenario or situation.

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Someone who is totally bad at doing something.

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Mary really can't sing for toffee.

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