Hardened
Used to
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Mayor Noble uses the phrase "horny hands", which used to refer to hands hardened from labor.
Source: Film / Hail the Conquering Hero - This was used to justify how Wally West was able to befriend people who'd been written as hardened criminals (well, by Silver Age standards) while Barry was alive.
Source: Chronic Villainy - Balalaika from Black Lagoon is a Mayfiya Don who runs her criminal organization like a hardened military unit... because they used to be one.
Source: Consummate Professional
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