(as) tough as old boots
US /əz tʌf əz oʊld buːts/
UK /əz tʌf əz oʊld buːts/
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像老靴子一样结实, 非常坚韧
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.
我奶奶90岁了，身体还像老靴子一样结实。
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You need to be (as) tough as old boots to survive in this industry.
在这个行业生存，你需要像老靴子一样结实。