| 释义 |
(as) tough as old boots (as) tough as old bootsHaving great strength of body, mind, or will; no susceptible to sickness or injury. My grandmother is tough as old boots—she lived through the Great Depression and raised four kids pretty much all on her own! That guy's tough as old boots; 400 consecutive games, and not even a sprained ankle.See also: boot, old, toughtough as old boots BRITISH or tough as nails If someone is tough as old boots or tough as nails, they have a strong character and do not get upset easily. Barbara is tough as old boots and rules her husband with an iron hand. This man was a very friendly in a large group, but across a negotiating table was just tough as nails.See also: boot, old, toughtough as old boots very sturdy or resilient. Leather, of which boots are traditionally made, is notably strong and resistant to wear and tear. As tough as leather was in fact the earliest version of this phrase, although it has now been superseded by the current form. 1967 Listener This is no sweet old dolly…She is tough as old boots, working for a living. See also: boot, old, tough(as) tough as old ˈboots (informal)
1 (of food) be very tough and difficult to chew: This steak’s as tough as old boots.
2 very strong and able to bear pain, criticism, etc. without complaining or giving up: Don’t worry, she’ll soon recover. She’s tough as old boots.See also: boot, old, tough |