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hard and fastAn expression of maritime origin. The vessel lodged hard and fast. Hard-grounded upon the hidden reef! An individual expressing an extreme tightly held position relative the topic at hand.Rate it:

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hard-and-fastStrictly maintained.Rate it:

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come thick and fastTo appear repeatedly.Rate it:

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fast and furiousrapid and energeticRate it:

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play fast and looseTo be recklessly inaccurate, inappropriate, or otherwise ignoring guidelines and conventions.Rate it:

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Play Fast and LooseTo be capricious and irresponsible, to do all that pleases one without caring to have offended othersRate it:

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play fast and looseTo ignore proper behavior or social conventions, especially when it suits ones purpose.Rate it:

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between a rock and a hard placeHaving the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.Rate it:

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Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceTo face a difficult situation and remain in a tight spot one after another, Or face some difficulty in making the right decision that would deliver no harmRate it:

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ridden hard and put away wetMistreated; not properly cared for.Rate it:

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rode hard and put away wetA graphic way of saying someone is exhausted or. overworkedRate it:

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can't put the words back into one's mouth fast enoughThis phrase is often said after someone said something they shouldn't have said as a way of conveying regret for having said it.Rate it:

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go nowhere fastTo fail to make any progressRate it:

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lightning fastExtremely fastRate it:

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ran as fast as a cheetahTo start running fastRate it:

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fast asleepSleeping, in a deep sleep.Rate it:

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in the fast laneIn a lifestyle, employment position, or other set of circumstances where the rapid pace is exciting, frantic, or risky.Rate it:

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Life in the Fast LaneVery busy life, life is fast means life is very busyRate it:

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lightning fastExtremely quicklyRate it:

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not so fastUsed to tell someone to stop doing something.Rate it:

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Pull a Fast OneTo cheat others by playing mastermind tricksRate it:

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pull a fast onePlay a trick upon another. Tell a joke about another, surprise another with swiftness, delude another, lead another astray.Rate it:

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pull a fast oneTo deceive or trick.Rate it:

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reach at my place fastWe are getting late so reach at my place fast.Rate it:

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sometimes you have to go slow to go fastWell sometimes taking it slow you can reach the the object goal faster due to seeing overlooked options.Rate it:

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hard of hearingHaving difficulty hearing; somewhat deaf.Rate it:

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as hard as a rockSomething hard to do or very very confusingRate it:

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a good man is hard to findMen who make good husbands or workers are rare.Rate it:

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hard nut to crackA situation, person, group, etc. which is difficult to overcome or deal with.Rate it:

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school of hard knocksAn education consisting of real-world experiences, especially harsh experiences.Rate it:

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a big blow hardOne whom exaggerates, over emphasizes personal prowess and accomplishments.Rate it:

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hard nut to crackA problem that is challenging to solve.Rate it:

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hard-nosedGuided by practical experience and observation rather than by theory.Rate it:

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hard-pressedBarely able. Having difficulty doing something.Rate it:

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hard yardsThe key effort in completing a difficult taskRate it:

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hold yew hardWait for a moment. Be patient.Rate it:

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bone hardAs hard as a bone, rock hard.Rate it:

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cold hard cashMoney, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.Rate it:

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do the hard yardsTo perform a difficult task or tasks.Rate it:

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drive a hard bargainNegotiate forcefully.Rate it:

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Drive a Hard BargainTo work hard in price negotiation, to insist in making a deal to buy or sell at a good priceRate it:

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give somebody a hard timeTo tease, kid, or rib.Rate it:

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give someone a hard timeTo tease, kid, or rib someone.Rate it:

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give someone a hard timeTo cause difficulty or make trouble for someone.Rate it:

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hard as nailsVery hard; tough.Rate it:

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hard cheeseExpressed to someone suffering misfortune.Rate it:

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hard done byUsed, cheated, dejected.Rate it:

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hard feelingsResentment, anger.Rate it:

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hard hittinguncompromisingRate it:

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hard linesExpressed to someone suffering misfortune.Rate it:

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