Idiom: Hard-And-Fast
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hard-and-fastMeanings
First attested 1867, originally of a ship on shore.
How to pronounce "hard-and-fast":
AU
strictly maintained
Example Sentences
1
There are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to art.
2
The company has a hard-and-fast policy against tardiness.
3
We need to establish some hard-and-fast deadlines for this project.
4
He's not a fan of hard-and-fast diets; he prefers a more flexible approach.
5
There's no hard-and-fast guarantee that investing will always yield profits.
