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๐บ๐ธ English Expressions: One Tough Cookie ๐ช๐ช
Hey everyone! ๐
Todayโs expression is โone tough cookie.โ
๐ It means a person who is strong, resilient, and able to handle difficult situations.
You use it to describe someone who doesnโt give up easily.
Origin:
This phrase comes from American slang in the 20th century. โCookieโ was a playful term for a person, and โtoughโ highlights their strength or resilience. Together, it paints a picture of someone whoโs hard to break. ๐ฅ
Examples:
โข Despite all the challenges, sheโs one tough cookie. ๐
โข That coach is one tough cookie โ no one can beat him!
โข He recovered from the accident quickly; heโs really one tough cookie. ๐ช
Now itโs your turn! ๐ฌ
Drop your own sentence using โone tough cookieโ below ๐
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๐บ๐ธ English Expressions: One Tough Cookie ๐ช๐ช
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