a hard nut



a hard/tough nut

someone who is difficult to deal with because they are unpleasant or very determined to get what they want People don't tend to mess with Sue. She's a tough nut.
See also: hard, nut

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Breannbree-ANEnglish (Modern)
Rowley-English
LotteLAW-tə (German)Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, German
Shideh-Persian
JosesJO-seez (English)Biblical
Yaw-Western African, Akan