Hard on something

phrasal verb

To put pressure or be demanding on something or someone.

Studying for the exam was hard on him.
Visual representation of "hard on something" - To put pressure or be demanding on something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • be hard on someone
  • be hard on something
adjective

Causing damage or harm to something.

Frequent use of cleaning products can be hard on your skin.
Visual representation of "hard on something" - Causing damage or harm to something.

Often appears as...

  • be hard on something
  • is hard on something
adverb

With a great deal of effort.

She worked hard on her project.
Visual representation of "hard on something" - With a great deal of effort.

Often appears as...

  • work hard on something
  • focus hard on something
phrasal verb

To put pressure or be demanding on something or someone.

Studying for the exam was hard on him.
Visual representation of "hard on something" - To put pressure or be demanding on something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • be hard on someone
  • be hard on something
adjective

Causing damage or harm to something.

Frequent use of cleaning products can be hard on your skin.
Visual representation of "hard on something" - Causing damage or harm to something.

Often appears as...

  • be hard on something
  • is hard on something
adverb

With a great deal of effort.

She worked hard on her project.
Visual representation of "hard on something" - With a great deal of effort.

Often appears as...

  • work hard on something
  • focus hard on something
Definition 1 of 3
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Emotional Weight

Expresses that a situation may cause emotional burden or distress.

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Losing the match was hard on the team.
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Metaphorical Pressure

Used to describe stress that isn't physical but affects someone's wellbeing.

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Being a caregiver is often hard on a person.
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Personal Challenges

Talks about personal difficulties one might not see externally.

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Climbing the corporate ladder can be hard on one's conscience.
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Emotional Weight

Expresses that a situation may cause emotional burden or distress.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
Losing the match was hard on the team.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Metaphorical Pressure

Used to describe stress that isn't physical but affects someone's wellbeing.

Illustration for Metaphorical Pressure
Being a caregiver is often hard on a person.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Challenges

Talks about personal difficulties one might not see externally.

Illustration for Personal Challenges
Climbing the corporate ladder can be hard on one's conscience.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Weight

Expresses that a situation may cause emotional burden or distress.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
Losing the match was hard on the team.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Metaphorical Pressure

Used to describe stress that isn't physical but affects someone's wellbeing.

Illustration for Metaphorical Pressure
Being a caregiver is often hard on a person.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Challenges

Talks about personal difficulties one might not see externally.

Illustration for Personal Challenges
Climbing the corporate ladder can be hard on one's conscience.
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