English Idiom · Advanced
hard time
prison time
Pronunciation: /hɑːd taɪm/
Meaning
Time spent serving a prison sentence; an informal expression.
Example
He served hard time for armed robbery.
He served hard time for armed robbery.
Practice tips
- Practice hard time 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 idiom is for advanced-level learners.