Take a hard line American British verb phrase
The phrase "take a hard line" is often followed by the preposition "on".
To firmly or strictly deal with someone or something and refuse to alter your mind or viewpoint
The municipal authority is taking a hard line over property theft.
The government has recently taken a hard line on cyberbullying.
I know that the boss takes a hard line on punctuality, so don't be late for the important meeting tomorrow.
The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.
To have no money
He does not have two beans to rub together.