Definition
Very unsympathetic; callous
Able to endure difficulties; tough
See Also
- hard nail
- tough as nails
How People Actually Use It
Something people from the south shore of Nova Scotia say when they're referring to something that is tough, they could just use the actual term Tough as Nails but, they don't.
"Guy1:HURHURHUR I'M SOO TOUGH HE HE! Guy2:NO!!! YOU'RE HARD AS NAILS!!! HURHUR NotStupidGuy: Um, the actual term is tough as nails, guys. Guy1:NOOOO! YOU'RE WRONG!!"
Source: Urban Dictionary