Cómo Pronunciar "a tough cookie"

expression

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtəf/ /ˈkʊki

uh TUHF KOO-kee

æɪ/ /tˈʌf/ /kˈʊki

uh TUHF KOO-kee

Definición

An informal phrase for someone who is very strong, resilient, or able to deal with difficult situations. Sometimes also used for someone who is hard to fool or defeat.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtəf/ /ˈkʊki

Inglés Británico

æɪ/ /tˈʌf/ /kˈʊki

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

uh TUHF KOO-kee

Escucha en Contexto

My grandmother is a tough cookie. She never gives up.

Lisa is a tough cookie—she passed all her exams even when she was sick.

He may look quiet, but he's a tough cookie when things get hard.

Don't mess with her—she's a tough cookie, trust me.