Synonyms for hard lines
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : hahrd-lahyn |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑrdˌlaɪn |
Top 10 synonyms for hard lines Other synonyms for the word hard lines
Définition of hard lines
Origin :- 1958, originally in reference to Soviet communist policies, from hard + line (n.) in the political sense. Related: Hard-liner (1963).
- As in iron hand : noun rigorous or stern control
- But hard lines came; 'my poverty but not my will' consented.
- Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
- The deuce, you've got one today, and I know it's hard lines.
- Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
- Tis hard lines, too, for 'tis none so fine a life when ye've tried ut.
- Extract from : « Despair's Last Journey » by David Christie Murray
- "It will be 'hard lines' upon him if he does," observed Coleman.
- Extract from : « Frank Fairlegh » by Frank E. Smedley
- Bivens's eyes sparkled and a smile played about the hard lines of his mouth.
- Extract from : « The Root of Evil » by Thomas Dixon
- It was hard lines to select for candidates for oblivion not one of whom got in.
- Extract from : « A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II (of II) » by Augustus de Morgan
- This is his last year here and losing his place on the team was hard lines.
- Extract from : « Left Guard Gilbert » by Ralph Henry Barbour
- "It's hard lines to have a good doctor and then lose him," was the general sentiment.
- Extract from : « Mistress Anne » by Temple Bailey
- “Hard lines for poor old Mother Partridge,” suggested Scarfe.
- Extract from : « A Dog with a Bad Name » by Talbot Baines Reed
- Besides, it's hard lines to help in upsetting your own pedestal.
- Extract from : « The Brentons » by Anna Chapin Ray
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