Definition:
"Hard pass" is a slang term used to express a strong refusal or rejection of something. It means that you are not interested in something at all and you will not change your mind about it.
Use case:
You can use "hard pass" when someone offers you something that you don't want or when you are asked to do something that you don't like. For example, if someone offers you a food that you don't like, you can say "hard pass" to indicate that you don't want it. Or if someone invites you to go to a party that you don't want to attend, you can say "hard pass" to decline the invitation.
• I considered trying the new restaurant, but after seeing the reviews, I gave it a hard pass.
• I gave that offer a hard pass because it didn't align with my values.
• I was offered a ride to the party, but after hearing who else was going, I gave it a hard pass.
• When my coworker asked me to cover their shift, I gave it a hard pass.
• He tried to convince me to join his pyramid scheme, but I gave it a hard pass.
• My friend offered me a bite of his spicy food, but I gave it a hard pass.