English Expression · Intermediate
die hard
Of a living being, to die only after a desperate struggle for life
Pronunciation: say die hard
Meaning
Of a living being, to die only after a desperate struggle for life.
Example
Already, however, in this earliest phase, new types cease to be invented; technical skill lingers on and dies hard, but inspiration has gone.
Already, however, in this earliest phase, new types cease to be invented; technical skill lingers on and dies hard, but inspiration has gone.
Practice tips
- Practice die hard out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.