Were Tough as Nails?

Maya Lin-Takahashi
Maya Lin-Takahashi
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Origin of Tough as Nails When Used as a Compliment, It Means That a Person Can Handle Any Problem and Keep Enduring. When Used as an Insult, It Can Mean That a...

Were Tough as Nails?

Origin of Tough as Nails
When used as a compliment, it means that a person can handle any problem and keep enduring. When used as an insult, it can mean that a person is unfeeling, cold, or harsh. Early publications with this expression date back to at least the 1860s.

What's the meaning of tough as nails?

Definition of (as) hard/tough as nails

of a person. : very tough When she's negotiating a contract, she can be as tough as nails.

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What happened to tough as nails?

“Tough as Nails,” hosted by Emmy Award-winning producer Phil Keoghan, has been renewed by CBS for Seasons 3 and 4 ahead of Wednesday's second season finale at 8 p.m. ET.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.