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Princeton's WordNet

  1. die-hard(a), rock-ribbedverb

    tradition-bound and obstinately opinionated

    "an inflexible (or die-hard) conservative"; "rock-ribbed republican"

  2. prevail, persist, die hard, run, endureverb

    continue to exist

    "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures"

Wiktionary

  1. die hardverb

    To be slow in changing or disappearing.

ChatGPT

  1. die hard

    Die hard typically refers to someone who strongly and passionately maintains their beliefs, ideas, habits, or loyalty, often in the face of significant opposition or adversity. It can also be used to describe one's determination to continue doing something even when it becomes difficult. This term is frequently used in the context of sports or political affiliations. Additionally, it is known as the title of a popular action movie series.

Wikidata

  1. Die Hard

    Die Hard is a 1988 American action film directed by John McTiernan and written by Steve de Souza and Jeb Stuart. It is an adaptation of the 1979 bestselling novel Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp following off-duty New York City Police Department officer John McClane as he takes on a group of highly organized criminals in a Los Angeles skyscraper led by Hans Gruber, who perform a heist under the guise of a terrorist attack using hostages, including McClane's wife Holly, to keep the police at bay. The film's success spawned four sequels: Die Hard 2, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Live Free or Die Hard, and A Good Day to Die Hard.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of die hard in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of die hard in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of die hard in a Sentence

  1. Ronald Reagan:

    Die-hard conservatives thought that if I couldn't get everything I asked for, I should jump off the cliff with the flag flying-go down in flames. No, if I can get 70 or 80 percent of what it is I'm trying to get ... I'll take that and then continue to try to get the rest in the future.

  2. The California-born Pruett:

    Daytona is a magical place for me and I love it, i’ve always said the Rolex 24 at Daytona is like the Super Bowl of Motorsports because you’re bringing the best of the best from all over the world and the challenge of both man and machine is fierce. What better way to say goodbye to the sport I love than at this revered place, surrounded by my respected peers and die-hard fans.

  3. Jack Minot:

    It is not surprising that Die Hard would make the most stressful Christmas viewing, with script designed for action compared to more traditional Christmas films that make it onto the most relaxing list.

  4. David Chipman:

    They might think that they're die-hard ready to go, but unfortunately they're more like Tiger King and they're putting themselves and their families in danger.

  5. Mae Ngai:

    All I can say is, Ugh. Old racist stereotypes die hard.


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