hard and fast

Speech parts

1. hard and fast - Adjective

2. hard and fast - Phrase

3. hard and fast - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

(of rules) stringently enforced

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

hard-and-fast

Synonyms

strict invariant stringent cast iron categorical immutable unchangeable incommutable changeless carved in stone inexpugnable

Antonyms

variable fluid flexible elastic movable adjustable
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Examples

hard-and-fast rules Source: Internet

But a hard-and-fast adhesion to so subtle a distinction, by all the writers who have contributed to the canon of the Hebrew scriptures and by all the scribes who have transmitted their works, is not to be expected. Source: Internet

Apocalyptic warnings that next month’s election will descend into crisis are coming hard and fast. Source: Internet

For instance, though the opponent may smash the ball hard and fast, a good defensive lob could be more difficult to return due to the unpredictability and heavy amounts of the spin on the ball. Source: Internet

Hobby wargamers have traditionally used "wargame", while the military has generally used "war game"; this is not a hard and fast rule. Source: Internet

Go hard and fast. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

hard and fast

Close letter words and terms

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