Tough ^hot^ Cracker, Stale ^hot^ Cracker

| Phrase | Literal | Figurative (Possible Meaning) | |--------|---------|-------------------------------| | tough cracker | Hard, dense cracker | Resilient person or difficult task | | stale cracker | Soft, lost crunch | Boring, out-of-date person/idea |

Never store crackers in the refrigerator; the high humidity will turn them into wet cardboard instantly. tough cracker, stale cracker