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hold hard

Today it means: To stubbornly resist assault, pressure or opposition, either physically or mentally. Full definition →

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hold hard · verb¹

A verbal phrase composed of the words: hold ("grasp", "grip") and hard ("resistantly", "resolutely", "solidly", "steadfastly").

hold hard · verb²

A verbal phrase composed of the words: hold ("maintain or keep to a position or state") and hard ("resolutely", "steadfastly"). Originally an expression used in riding or driving, now general.

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