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hard out
What does hard out mean?
An expression of emphatic agreement, or an adverb meaning 'intensely' or 'flat out'.
"That movie was scary as. Hard out, I couldn't sleep."
Origin
New Zealand slang expressing agreement or maximum effort/intensity.
Frequently asked questions
What does hard out mean?
It expresses strong agreement, like 'totally' or 'for real', and can also mean doing something at full intensity.
Where does hard out come from?
It's New Zealand slang used to signal emphatic agreement or maximum effort.
Is hard out one word or two?
Both are used — it's written 'hard out' or 'hardout'.
How do you use hard out in a sentence?
As agreement, say 'Hard out, I couldn't sleep either'; as intensity, 'He's been studying hard out all week.'
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