hard lines

plural noun

chiefly British
: hard luck
often used interjectionally

Examples of hard lines in a Sentence

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Although the hard lines of caste division have softened over time, especially in urban areas, there are still major gaps in wealth, health and educational attainment between different castes, according to various studies. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 May 2025 Outside of healthcare, courts are increasingly drawing hard lines around similar forms of platform dominance. Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 This year, lighting is going from hard lines to softer edges. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025 In this Water sign, the messenger planet dissolves the hard lines of reality, replacing them with an elusive blend of emotion, imagination and spirituality. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hard lines

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hard lines was in 1824

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“Hard lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20lines. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

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