Be hard put In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be hard put", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-07-15 07:07

Meaning of Be hard put

Be hard put adjective

The word "pressed" or "pushed" can substitute for "put".

If someone "is hard put to do something", he/she faces difficulties when doing something.

Most people would be hard put to name all the elected officials.

Taylor was hard put to take control of her crew because of internal conflicts.

Homeless people find it hard put to look for a shelter when the rainy season is coming.

Grammar and Usage of Be hard put

Verb Forms

  • are hard put
  • is hard put
  • was hard put
  • were hard put

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Be hard put

The adjective was first recorded in 1890-1895.

The Origin Cited: dictionary.com .
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