hit hard

phrase

: to be affected badly : to be harmed

Many families have been hit hard by the layoffs.

Examples of hit hard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Data center infrastructure stocks are getting hit hard on concerns that Democratic victories in the midterm elections could slow the pace of artificial intelligence data center construction, particularly in key markets such as Texas and Ohio. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

But the state has been hit hard by tariffs, oil and gas prices and the Iran war. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

African countries have been hit hard by surging global energy prices this year, which have strained public coffers and prompted several to announce plans to develop new oil and gas fields or build domestic refineries. — semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Americans have been hit hard with surging fuel and energy prices. — Barbara A. Trish, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for hit hard

• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard