hard-nosed
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/ˌhɑːrd ˈnəʊzd/
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/ˌhɑːd ˈnəʊzd/
Someone who is tough and practical, not easily swayed by emotions or sentimentality.
The hard-nosed detective never gave up until the case was solved.
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