English Expression · Advanced
hold hard
remain firm
Pronunciation: /həʊld hɑːd/
Meaning
To keep resisting pressure or remain firmly committed to something; an uncommon expression.
Example
She held hard to her principles despite the pressure.
She held hard to her principles despite the pressure.
Practice tips
- Practice hold 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 advanced-level learners.