hard nut to crack

Meaning

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hard, nut, crack.
2. A problem that is challenging to solve.
3. A situation, person, group, etc. which is difficult to overcome or deal with.
4. A place, opportunity, etc. to which it is difficult to gain entry.
5. An amount that is difficult to finance.

Synonyms

hard problem

person hard to please

Translations

Schwierigkeit

harte Nuss

schwierige Angelegenheit

schwieriger Mensch

schwieriger Kunde