(as) tough as old boots
US /əz tʌf əz oʊld buːts/
UK /əz tʌf əz oʊld buːts/
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duro come la roccia, resistente
very strong and able to deal with difficult situations
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My grandmother is 90 years old and still (as) tough as old boots.
Mia nonna ha 90 anni ed è ancora (dura) come la roccia.
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You need to be (as) tough as old boots to survive in this industry.
Devi essere (duro) come la roccia per sopravvivere in questo settore.