crack hardy
Meaning
To put on a brave face and bear hardship or pain without complaining.
Example
She cracked hardy all through the drought, but it took its toll.
Origin
Origin unknown
Nearby words
- cowSomething or someone unpleasant or difficult, especially in 'a fair cow'.
- cow cockyA dairy farmer, especially one with a small farm.
- cozzie livsThe cost of living, especially rising everyday prices.
- crack a fat vulgarTo get an erection.
- crack itTo lose your temper; to become very angry.
- crack ontoTo try to pick someone up; to make a romantic or sexual advance to someone.
- crack the shits vulgarTo become angry or irritated, or to sulk.
- crackerA very small amount of money; usually in the negative, as in 'not worth a cracker' or 'haven't got a cracker'.