"tough as old boots" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Audio: En-au-tough as old boots.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{head|en|adjective|head=(as) tough as old boots}} (as) tough as old boots
  1. (simile) Very tough; very strong. Synonyms: tough as nails Related terms: like old boots
    Sense id: en-tough_as_old_boots-en-adj-lQLMkX17 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English similes

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