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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hard, nut, crack. / (idiomatic) A problem that is challenging to solve.

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hard nut to crack

Noun

idiomatic broadly

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hard, nut, crack. / (idiomatic) A problem that is challenging to solve.

Japanese Meaning

解決が困難な問題 / 手強い難題 / 扱いにくい問題

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We found a hard nut to crack under the oak tree and used a stone to open it.

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私たちはオークの木の下で、殻が固くて割れにくいナッツを見つけ、石を使って開けました。

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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hard, nut, crack.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic) A problem that is challenging to solve.

He saw the dilemma. . . . It was a hard nut to crack. He could see no way out of it.

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Sense（3）

(idiomatic, by extension) A situation, person, group, etc. which is difficult to overcome or deal with.

The coast lad found the veteran Mike McTigue a hard nut to crack and judging from the look on the Californian's face when the final bell sounded, he was mighty happy that the fight was over.

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Sense（4）

(idiomatic) A place, opportunity, etc. to which it is difficult to gain entry.

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Sense（5）

(idiomatic) An amount that is difficult to finance.

hard nuts to crack

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