He is a die-hard fan of the team.

He told me his hard luck story in hopes of getting some help.

She was trying too hard to please everyone.

After the company promoted his colleague instead of him, John began to feel hard done by.

I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place with these two job offers.

I prefer reading hardback books because they are more durable.

He plays hardball with his opponents.

I used hardboard to create a sturdy backing for the painting.

I prefer my eggs hardboiled.