| 释义 |
tough as old boots
(as) tough as old boots
1 F0 very strong, and not easily made weaker: » He might be in his eighties but he's tough as old boots, that man.Thesaurus+: ↑Physically strong and powerful2 F0 (US ALSO (as) tough as shoe leather) informal describes food that is very difficult to cut or eat Thesaurus+: ↑Not pleasant to eat or drink |