Take a hard line In english explanation

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

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-07-12 04:07

Meaning of Take a hard line

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.

Grammar and Usage of Take a hard line

Verb Forms

  • take a hard line
  • taken a hard line
  • takes a hard line
  • taking a hard line
  • took a hard line

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

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