Meanings
How to pronounce "tough nut to crack":
AU
A problem that is challenging to solve.
A situation, person, group, etc. which is difficult to deal with.
A place, opportunity, etc. to which it is difficult to gain entry.
An amount that is difficult to finance.
Example Sentences
1
This math problem is a tough nut to crack.
2
She is a tough nut to crack; nobody can understand what she's thinking.
3
The detective found the case to be a tough nut to crack.
4
I've been trying to fix this computer issue for hours, it's a tough nut to crack.
5
He's a tough nut to crack, but with some patience, you can get him to open up.
