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tough nut to crack

NOUN

perplexing or difficult situation

Synonyms

STRONG

enigma mystery perplexity puzzler riddle tough nut

Example Sentences

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Getafe, seventh, often prove a tough nut to crack at home and they frustrated their neighbours.

From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025

She adds the Spurs boss is "a tough nut to crack".

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

Dave is a tough nut to crack, no matter what anyone thinks they know.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2023

"Until they do that, the trade pillar will be a tough nut to crack."

From Reuters • Nov. 17, 2023

“It means you’re a tough nut to crack, Clare, and frankly, I am not a squirrel!”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman