“A hard nut to crack”

Definition

A difficult person, problem, or situation to understand or solve.

Examples

Examples

“This math problem is a hard nut to crack.”

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What does "A hard nut to crack" mean?
"A hard nut to crack" means a difficult person, problem, or situation to understand or solve..
How do you use "A hard nut to crack" in a sentence?
Example: "This math problem is a hard nut to crack."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "A hard nut to crack"?
Крепкий орешек, трудная задача или человек. / Դժվար լուծվող խնդիր կամ դժվար հասկանալի մարդ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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