Como Pronunciar "a tough cookie"

expression

uh TUHF KOO-kee

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtəf/ /ˈkʊki

Inglês Britânico

æɪ/ /tˈʌf/ /kˈʊki

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

uh TUHF KOO-kee

Ouça em 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.