problem vs tough cookie

problem

noun
  • A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with. 

  • A puzzling circumstance. 

  • A set of moves required to complete a climb. 

  • A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise. 

  • Objection. 

  • Difficulty in accepting or understanding or refusal to accept or understand. 

adj
  • Causing a problem; problematic; troublesome. 

  • Difficult to train or guide; unruly. 

tough cookie

noun
  • Something troublesome or difficult to handle. 

  • A hardy, resilient animal or plant. 

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

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