Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
tough cookie in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases
Which of the following idioms given in the alternatives has the meaning?
A person who is strong, resilient, and not easily defeated or discouraged in difficult situations.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Tough cookie
The correct answer is Option 1: "Tough cookie."
The idiom "tough cookie" refers to a person who is strong, resilient, and difficult to defeat or discourage — exactly matching the given meaning. It describes someone with mental or emotional toughness.
Why the other options are wrong:
• Option 2 – "Tough cheese" is a British idiom meaning "bad luck" or "that's unfortunate"; it does not describe a resilient person.
• Option 3 – "Tough sledding" means facing difficult conditions or a hard task; it refers to a situation, not a person.
• Option 4 – "Tough row to hoe" means a difficult task or challenge to deal with; again, it refers to a situation, not a person's character.
tough cookie – questions
Has tough cookie been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – tough cookie has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.