Meaning of the word "tough cookie" in English
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tough cookie
US /tʌf ˈkʊki/
UK /tʌf ˈkʊki/
Idiom
1.
a person who is strong and determined, and not easily intimidated or defeated
Example:
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She's a tough cookie, she won't let a little setback stop her.
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You have to be a tough cookie to succeed in this competitive industry.
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