How to Pronounce "hard pass"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈpæs
British English
hˈɑːd/ /pˈɑːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HARD pass
UK
HAHD pahs
Listen in Context
Thanks, but that's a hard pass for me.
He gave a hard pass on eating spicy food.
Buying a pet snake? That's a hard pass for me.
You want to go jogging at 5 a.m.? Hard pass.