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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.
by g0dfinger March 30, 2009
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Hardcore Pokémon

The process of playing through a Pokémon game by giving each Pokémon one life. It is played through the honour system in which once one of your Pokémon faints, you may not revive it. To defeat the Elite Four is the object, without allowing all of your Pokémon to die.
Dude, I was playing Hardcore Pokémon last night and my starter died. I'm fucked.
by asdjfkl;!!!! March 2, 2011
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Hard & Early

By going against all expert advice, failing miserably, but claiming victory anyway and hoping nobody noticed.
Feigning a quick response, but in reality putting in a lackluster and slow performance.

Demonstrably doing too little, too late.
"2 months after they requested it and 3 days after the city was taken, we went hard & early and sent a rapid rescue team in a very slow plane." Jacinda Ardern.

"After covid was in the country, we went hard & early to close the borders. We have eliminaded it!" Jacinda Ardern
by Enough NZ! August 19, 2021
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Ed Hard-on

One who dons more than one article of clothing sporting the "Ed Hardy" logo. This person may also refer to you as "guy" or prematurely assume that you agree with them by asking "Am I right?" immediately following a crass, poorly-constructed opinion.
I bumped into that douche-chill with fake diamond earrings up at the bar while I was getting a drink. He spilled his tequila-redbull on me and called me "guy". What an Ed Hard-On! Am I right?
by micah May 11, 2010
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Hard on the R

This discerns from a slur form and the slang form of the word "nigger". If pronounced with a hard 'R', its considered racist. If its pronounced with an 'a', phonetically spelled 'nigga', the term is not meant as racist rather as a sort of nickname, like buddy or ace.
Guy 1 "that right theres a typical nigger"
Guy 2 "whoa whoa, hard on the r"
by bestuseurnikes September 9, 2010
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Hard pass

A phrase to ecstatically say no!
Would you like to experiment fisting with me? It could be an exotic first for the both of us and solidify our monogamy. Her reply was swift, “hard pass!”
by Willis 1452 March 30, 2019
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mothers against hard rock

A partiticularly upity group of yuppie cunts who wish to inform you you have poor taste in music.
"THAT music is baaaadd for your braaain" - mothers against hard rock
by Low Key September 13, 2006
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