be as tough as old boots

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'Do you think Grandad will ever recover?' 'Of course, he's as tough as old boots.' CIDI

He's as tough as old boots, but playing with drugs is still a mug's game. BNC-B

And she has shown already, beneath her frail exterior, Kylie is as tough as old boots. BNC-B

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