osso duro
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.