Hard pass Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈpæs
HARD pass
hˈɑːd/ /pˈɑːs
HAHD pahs
Definition
An informal way to strongly or clearly say 'no' to an offer, suggestion, or invitation. It means you definitely do not want it or are not interested.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, used mainly in speech or text messages. Often used alone or after an offer ('Want to go skydiving?' 'Hard pass!'). Tones can be humorous or blunt. Less polite than simply saying 'no, thank you'.
Spanish: rechazo rotundo - ni pensarloPortuguese (BR): dispenso total - recusa firme (expressão)Portuguese (PT): recusa total - rejeição firme (expressão)Chinese (Simplified): 坚决拒绝 - 直接拒绝Chinese (Traditional): 堅決拒絕 - 直接拒絕Hindi: पक्का इनकार - सख्ती से मनाArabic: رفض قاطع - لا بشكل نهائيBengali: মোটেই রাজি না - একদম নাRussian: категорически нет - жёсткий отказJapanese: 絶対に無理 - 絶対パスVietnamese: từ chối thẳng thừng - không đời nàoKorean: 완전 사절 - 절대 사양Turkish: kesinlikle hayır - asla kabul etmemUrdu: سختی سے انکار - ہرگز نہیںIndonesian: từ chối thẳng - không nhé
Example Sentences
Thanks, but that's a hard pass for me.
basic
He gave a hard pass on eating spicy food.
basic
Buying a pet snake? That's a hard pass for me.
basic
You want to go jogging at 5 a.m.? Hard pass.
natural
If it involves karaoke, it's a hard pass from me.
natural
“Come to this horror movie marathon.” “Hard pass!”
natural