hard as the nether millstone

English

Etymology

A reference to a Biblical passage, Job 41:24.

Adjective

hard as the nether millstone (not comparable)

  1. (simile, archaic) Very callous or hardhearted.

Usage notes
  • Used to describe a person or their heart.
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