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Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To be a difficult person or problem to deal with or solve.
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Cultural Background
Used frequently in casual conversation. Commonly used to describe difficult bureaucratic processes. Used often in sports commentary. Used to describe stubborn family members.
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Use it for people
It is most effective when describing a person's stubbornness.
Meaning
To be a difficult person or problem to deal with or solve.
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Use it for people
It is most effective when describing a person's stubbornness.
Test Yourself
Complete the idiom.
Mi abuelo es un hueso duro de ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: roer
The idiom is 'hueso duro de roer'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the idiom.
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Mi abuelo es un hueso duro de ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: roer
The idiom is 'hueso duro de roer'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it must be a person or a process.
Related Phrases
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Ser difícil de pelar
similarTo be hard to peel
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