Meaning of the word "(as) tough as old boots" in English

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(as) tough as old boots

US /əz tʌf əz oʊld buːts/
UK /əz tʌf əz oʊld buːts/
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Idiom

1.

very strong and able to deal with difficult situations

Example:
My grandmother is 90 years old and still (as) tough as old boots.
You need to be (as) tough as old boots to survive in this industry.
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