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This is a simile comparing someone or something to nails. Nails are hard and tough, so this person or thing is being declared to be very hard and tough.
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What does you are tough as nails mean?
Think about this and you can figure it out. Are nails hard and tough? The kind made of steel certainly are - this simile compares someone's strength and toughness to that of a nail.
What does it mean to be as tough as nails?
Nails are made of iron. If you are as tough as iron then you are really tough.
What does tough mean?
The word "tough" means strong, sturdy, or resilient.
Another word for rough?
Mean, Hard,,,
Is tuff the same as hard?
No. Tough can mean hard, but it can also mean strong. Tuff is a kind of volcanic rock.
What is a descriptive phrase mean?
>as blind as a bat>as hard as nails>as wise as an owl?
What does the phrase hard pressed mean?
It means "having a tough time". an example "I would be hard pressed to make that payment today"
What does the word tufft mean in Swedish?
Depends. It can either mean tough, as in hard or durable. But it can also be used as a compliment, to mean "cool" or "neat".
Is hard and adjective?
correction. *What does hard mean? And hard has different meanings.. Hard as in strong. Hard as in thinking your tough. Hard one as in having a boner. and many more...
What does 'life's tough' mean?
"Life's tough" means that life can be challenging, difficult, and full of obstacles that one must navigate and overcome. It implies that dealing with these challenges is a normal part of life.
What does tore his nails loose mean?
It can mean that he tore his nails loose from the skin of his fingers, or it can mean he was holding onto something and tore his nails loose from his grip.
What system are nails in?
By system, you mean category.. I'm not sure if you mean finger nails or like tool nails, so I'll give you both. Finger nails: Body parts Tool nails: Hardware
