英语词汇“(as) tough as old boots”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

idiom(as) tough as old boots BrEBrE1 spoken used about someone who is very healthy and not easily harmed by difficult or severe conditions:She's seventy-four, five feet tall, and as tough as old boots.2 used about someone who does not get upset if people oppose them or dislike them:John can look after himself - he's as tough as old boots.

(as) tough as old boots

Having 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.

tough 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.

tough 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 As tough as leather was in fact the earliest version of this phrase, although it has now been superseded by the current form.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.

(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.

词汇	(as) tough as old boots
释义	idiom(as) tough as old boots BrEBrE1 spoken used about someone who is very healthy and not easily harmed by difficult or severe conditions:She's seventy-four, five feet tall, and as tough as old boots.2 used about someone who does not get upset if people oppose them or dislike them:John can look after himself - he's as tough as old boots. (as) tough as old boots Having 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. tough 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. tough 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. (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.
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