How to Pronounce "hard put"
expression
HARD-put
HAHD-put
Definition
If you are hard put (or hard put to do something), it means you are having a lot of difficulty or find it nearly impossible to do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈpʊt
British English
hˈɑːd/ /pʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HARD-put
UK
HAHD-put
Listen in Context
I was hard put to finish my homework on time.
She was hard put to remember his name.
You will be hard put to find a better price.
I was hard put to keep quiet during the surprise party.