Hard Yards

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Antonyms of hard yards

Collocations of hard yards

hard work
Frequency: 80 %

Success in this field requires a lot of hard work.

hard times
Frequency: 70 %

During hard times, it's important to stay positive and resilient.

hard earned
Frequency: 60 %

He enjoyed his hard-earned vacation after months of dedication to his job.

hard fought
Frequency: 50 %

The team celebrated their hard-fought victory on the field.

hard hitting
Frequency: 40 %

The journalist's hard-hitting report exposed corruption at the highest levels.

Idiomatic Expressions for hard yards

  • Phrase: Earn your hard yards
    Meaning: To work hard and earn the rewards or success that come from putting in effort.
    Usage: You have to earn your hard yards if you want to succeed in this industry.