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
Larry['læri]
Aviram-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Arienne-English (Rare)
Gusta-Dutch
Amerigoah-me-REE-goItalian
Eve[i:v]