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hard-and-fast

[hahrd-n-fast, -fahst] / ˈhɑrd nˈfæst, -ˈfɑst /
ADJECTIVE
strict
Synonyms
WEAK
absolute binding carved in stone compulsory conclusive decisive dictated exacting final inflexible irrevocable mandatory set set in concrete unalterable unbending written

Example Sentences

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Annoying, there is no hard-and-fast answer given in the report.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

There are no hard-and-fast rules about when a place name or other traditional description attached to a product becomes generic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

This is why the broadcast limit is not really a hard-and-fast limit.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I do not like making hard-and-fast predictions, but this is one I am going to stick with—you’ve got it in print, right here.

From Slate • Sep. 12, 2024

While there are only ten hard-and-fast laws to the Scythedom, there are many accepted conventions.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman