The phrase "hardened veteran" refers to someone who has gained a lot of experience and has become tough and resilient as a result.
Sentences with «hardened veteran»
ACA NEOGEO Gururin is a tough recommendation, even for hardened veterans of falling block puzzlers. (metacritic.com)
The Croatian will be partnered by Esteban Cambiasso, a battle hardened veteran, who was especially impressive when Inter beat Juventus last season, and Fredy Guarin. (thehardtackle.com)
The battle - hardened veterans filed neatly into the gallery of the Erie County Legislature's chambers in Old County Hall on Monday afternoon, many of them carrying small placards identifying their individual regiments: (buffalonews.com)