hard lines

plural noun

chiefly British
: hard luck
often used interjectionally

Examples of hard lines in a Sentence

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In this Water sign, the messenger planet dissolves the hard lines of reality, replacing them with an elusive blend of emotion, imagination and spirituality. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025 In China’s domestic debates about foreign policy, many pundits too are advocating dialogue and cooperation on the economy rather than hard lines. Simone McCarthy, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025 At the beginning of the film, Roz’s hard lines and chrome stand out against the natural landscape, but her silhouette changes as the movie moves along. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025 Rubio was elected to the Senate in 2010 and has staked out a position as a foreign policy hawk, taking hard lines on China and Iran in particular. Jonathan Swan, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hard lines 

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hard lines was in 1824

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“Hard lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20lines. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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