How to Pronounce "hard as nails"
expression
ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈneɪɫz
HARD-az-NAYLZ
hˈɑːd/ /ˈæs/ /nˈeɪlz
HAHD-az-NAYLZ
Definition
Used to describe someone who is very tough, unemotional, or able to deal with difficult situations without showing feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈneɪɫz
British English
hˈɑːd/ /ˈæs/ /nˈeɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HARD-az-NAYLZ
UK
HAHD-az-NAYLZ
Listen in Context
My grandmother is hard as nails; nothing upsets her.
The coach was hard as nails, but he always cared about his team.
After years in the army, he became hard as nails.
Everyone says she's hard as nails, but I think she's just determined.