[Idiom] TOUGH COOKIE. - Nurturing Resilience: How to Be a Tough Cookie

Someone who is strong and resilient.

A "tough cookie" is a compliment describing someone who is strong, resilient, and able to handle difficult situations. Like a cookie that’s hard to break, a tough cookie endures challenges without crumbling under pressure. This idiom celebrates the stamina needed to overcome adversity.

Example Sentences

1. Jane is such a tough cookie; she handles stress very well.

   Jane handles stress very well.

2. Despite many setbacks, he's proven to be a tough cookie in his career.

   He's proven to be resilient in his career despite setbacks.

3. Being a single parent is hard, but she's a tough cookie and manages everything brilliantly.

   She manages everything brilliantly as a single parent due to her resilience.