The boss is hard as nails and never shows any pity.
hard as nails
idiomVery unsympathetic; callous
Do not expect any sympathy from the manager, as she is hard as nails when it comes to following company rules.
Despite the desperate pleas of his employees, the director remained hard as nails, refusing to offer any leniency regarding the strict new deadlines.
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bite one's nails
To worry or fret over something.
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bone hard
As hard as a bone, rock hard.
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cold hard cash
Money, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.
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die hard
Of a living being, to die only after a desperate struggle for life.
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drive a hard bargain
To negotiate forcefully.
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give someone a hard time
To cause difficulty or make trouble for someone.
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go hard with someone
To lead to someone suffering; to place someone in difficulty or danger.
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hard at work
Labouring with great effort and diligence; working hard.