They invited me to the party, but it is a hard pass.
hard pass
idiomAn unequivocal rejection with no possibility of a later change of mind.
When my friend suggested we go skydiving this weekend, I gave him a hard pass.
Despite the recruiter's persistent efforts to schedule an interview, she issued a hard pass, having already accepted a position at a competing firm.
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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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come to pass
To happen; to occur.
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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