Hard-nut-to-crack definition

Used other than as an idiom: see hard,‎ nut,‎ crack.

noun

(idiomatic) A problem that is challenging to solve.

noun

(idiomatic, by extension) A situation, person, group, etc. which is difficult to overcome or deal with.

noun

(idiomatic) A place, opportunity, etc. to which it is difficult to gain entry.

noun

(idiomatic) An amount that is difficult to finance.

noun

Alternative Forms

Alternative Form of hard-nut-to-crack - difficult-nut-to-crack

Singular:

hard-nut-to-crack

Plural:

hard-nuts-to-crack