hard-and-fast

adjective

ˌhärd-ᵊn-ˈfast

Synonyms of hard-and-fast next

: not to be modified or evaded : strict

a hard-and-fast rule

Examples of hard-and-fast in a Sentence

hard-and-fast rules that governed the corporate environment in those days included strictures regarding office dress that were rigidly enforced hard-and-fast beliefs that are the rock-solid foundation of their religion

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While hard-and-fast studies of melatonin's overall efficacy are few, there does seem to be significant anecdotal evidence in scientific literature pointing to melatonin supplementation working well for some individuals and not much better than a placebo for others. —

Michael Franco, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024 Both Chris and Ines don’t believe there are any hard-and-fast rules with pork. —

Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024 After all, weddings are unique to every couple, so there aren’t always hard-and-fast rules to fall back on. —

Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2024 Depositphotos So there's some hard-and-fast evidence that men have weaker immune systems than women, therefore get sicker than women, and therefore, likely complain more than women about their illnesses. —

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