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hard in the paint 

To approach a problem, obstacle, or challenge with supreme confidence of success through a commitment to use all facilities available to one's self to achieve a goal.

The term has etymological roots in the basketball parlance that describes an attempt to score in the crowded and highly contested area directly under and immediately adjacent to the raised hoop on a basketball court, or "painted" area. Shot attempts in this area are traditionally only successful when made with a strong conviction to score, skill, overpowering strength, or a combination thereof (i.d. "going hard").
When we saw Dason had put on his best suit and matching Tag Heuer timepiece, we knew he going hard in the paint to his job interview that afternoon.
hard in the paint by g0dfinger March 30, 2009

goes hard in the paint 

when some is really good
I really like that movie.It goes hard in the paint.
goes hard in the paint by Zack April 11, 2003

going hard in the paint 

the act of not letting anything stand in your way.
Willie is going hard in the paint on that english test.

go hard in the paint 

To pop a boner and stick it into a can of paint.
Joe: I go hard in the paint every night dude
Matt: Like, you played basketball?
Joe: Uhh...

Go hard in the paint 

To have sexual intercourse with a woman on her period.

This term originated off of frazho road in a Detroit suburb called "The Ville".
GUY 1 "I picked this girl up last night, she was on the rag though."
GUY 2 "did you go hard in the paint."

hard in the paint 

to give props to, let it be known, take away props for the haters.
dirty south rydaz are weak, man leave that alone, them boys go hard in the paint