Meanings
How to pronounce "hard nut to crack":
AU
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hard, nut, crack.
A problem that is challenging to solve.
A situation, person, group, etc. which is difficult to overcome or deal with.
A place, opportunity, etc. to which it is difficult to gain entry.
An amount that is difficult to finance.
Example Sentences
1
She is a hard nut to crack; I can never understand what she wants.
2
The puzzle was a hard nut to crack, but eventually, I solved it.
3
He is a hard nut to crack when it comes to his emotions.
4
The mystery novel presented a hard nut to crack for the detective.
5
The negotiations with the stubborn businessman proved to be a hard nut to crack.
