hard line



hard line

A firm, uncompromising policy or position. For example, The President was taking a hard line on the budget. [c. 1960]
See also: hard, line

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Foley['fəuli]
Colombe-French
Harlan['ha:lən]
JoyJOIEnglish
Merry (2)MER-ee (English)Literature
CleisthenesKLIES-thə-neez (English)Ancient Greek (Latinized)