词汇 | a tough cookie |
释义 | Idiom a tough cookie American & Australian, informal someone who is very determined to do what they want and who usually succeeds even in difficult situations.We're talking about a woman who brought up six children on her own - she's one tough cookie. tough cookieA strong, determined person who is not easily intimidated, discouraged, or defeated. Our principal was a little lady, but she was one tough cookie! She had a difficult childhood, but she's a tough cookie. I know she'll be a success. a tough cookieorone tough cookieIf someone is a tough cookie or one tough cookie, they are confident, brave and determined. A pushover is not how I'd describe her. Behind that sweet smile, there lies a tough cookie. He has a reputation as one tough cookie. a tough ˈcustomer/ˈcookie(informal) a person who knows what they want and is not easily influenced by other people: Self-confident, ambitious and positive, Paula is a tough cookie who is bound to do well. |
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