hard of hearing
Having difficulty hearing; somewhat deaf.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“My grandmother is hard of hearing, so speak loudly.”
“The man at the back is hard of hearing, so could you repeat that more clearly?”
“Though he had grown hard of hearing over the years, he refused to wear a hearing aid, preferring to lean in and ask people to repeat themselves.”
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bone hard
As hard as a bone, rock hard.
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cold hard cash
Money, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.
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die hard
Of a living being, to die only after a desperate struggle for life.
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drive a hard bargain
To negotiate forcefully.
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give someone a hard time
To cause difficulty or make trouble for someone.
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go hard with someone
To lead to someone suffering; to place someone in difficulty or danger.
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hard as nails
Very unsympathetic; callous
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hard at work
Labouring with great effort and diligence; working hard.
Last updated August 10, 2026