(as) tough as old boots

idiom

British, informal

: very tough

This steak is as tough as old boots.

Don't worry about her—she's as tough as old boots.

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Recent Examples on the Web The emperor, mild of manner, was tough as old boots. —

Town & Country, 14 Nov. 2022 The emperor, mild of manner, was tough as old boots. —

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