She herself is rather a tough lady, and apparently had her son at a young age.

"Because you're obviously a tough old lady who isn't going to tell me anything."

He wondered if Zach knew what a tough lady she really was.

I adored her, but she was a tough lady, my grandmother.

Ms. Daniel, the one tough lady, was the a fine example.

She's certainly a very tough lady, and it's not my first waltz with this type of character.

"She's one tough lady and will watch out for the girl," Jay said.

President Hardshaw would be a tough lady to play poker with.

"That's one tough lady" she said, admiration in her voice.