daredevil vs tough cookie

daredevil

noun
  • A person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention. 

verb
  • To behave in a reckless, adventurous, or physically risky manner. 

adj
  • Recklessly bold; adventurous. 

tough cookie

noun
  • A person who can endure physical or mental hardship; a hardened, strong-willed person. 

  • A hardy, resilient animal or plant. 

  • Something troublesome or difficult to handle. 

How often have the words daredevil and tough cookie occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )