Pronunciation: /hɑrd pæs/
noun a decision or choice to reject or decline something
A1 I have a hard pass for math class because I find it difficult.
A2 She gave a hard pass to the invitation to the party.
B1 After trying the new restaurant, he gave it a hard pass for future visits.
B2 The movie received a hard pass from critics due to its poor acting.
C1 Despite the tempting offer, she gave it a hard pass as it didn't align with her values.
C2 The job offer was met with a hard pass as the candidate had already accepted a better opportunity.
verb to reject or decline something
A1 I hard pass on eating spicy food.
A2 She hard passes on attending social events.
B1 They hard pass on taking risks in their business.
B2 He hard passes on investing in volatile stocks.
C1 The company hard passes on hiring candidates without relevant experience.
C2 She hard passes on participating in activities that don't align with her values.
adjective difficult or challenging
A1 I tried to learn how to play the guitar, but it was a hard pass for me.
A2 I find horror movies a hard pass, they scare me too much.
B1 For some people, public speaking is a hard pass due to their fear of speaking in front of others.
B2 When it comes to trying new foods, she always gives seafood a hard pass.
C1 After reading the reviews, he decided it was a hard pass to invest in that company.
C2 Despite the tempting offer, she gave the job opportunity a hard pass as she was happy in her current position.
formal I must respectfully decline your offer, that is a hard pass for me.
informal No way am I doing that, hard pass.
slang I wouldn't touch that with a ten-foot pole, hard pass.
figurative When it comes to taking unnecessary risks, I always make a hard pass.
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