hard-nose
noun
a person who is tough, practical, and unsentimental, especially in business.
hardnose
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a variation of
hard-nose.
Example Sentences
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“Rocky’s a movie about the hardnose, bring-your-lunch-pail-to-work kind of people,” said Jay, who considers Stallone and his films legendary.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2023
"We weren't quite ready to hardnose with them so early," said Schaus after last week's squeeze.
From Time Magazine Archive
