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Me, Fei Fei and me Rob.
Now, Fei Fei, would you call yourself hard nosed?
Oh, here we go again.
You're trying to insult me.
Can we leave my nose out of the conversation, please?
I was starting to compliment you.
Oh, go on.
Why is having a hard nose a compliment?
Not having a hard nose, but being hard nosed describes someone who is practical.
Ok.
Someone who is determined and tough minded.
That's you, isn't it?
Hmm, maybe.
Well, yes, I suppose that could describe me.
I thought so.
Let's hear some more examples of this word hard nosed.
She's a hard nosed reporter.