osso duro
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Italian[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Literally, “hard bone.”
Noun[edit]
osso duro m (plural ossi duri)
- (idiomatic) tough cookie, tough biscuits
- (idiomatic) tall order
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see osso, duro.
Portuguese[edit]
Noun[edit]
osso duro m (plural ossos duros)
- (idiomatic) tough cookie (person who can endure physical or mental hardship)
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see osso, duro.