a strong and determined person
сильный и решительный человек (silnyy i reshitel'nyy chelovek)
"She’s a tough cookie who never gives up easily."
"Она тафф кукки, которая никогда не сдается легко." (Ona **taff cookie**, kotoraya nikogda ne sdayotsya legko.)
to use something as a resource
don’t assume something will happen before it actually does
to be in a position of control or leadership
tired or annoyed with something
to stay brave and strong in difficult situations
a job with no opportunity for advancement or improvement