hard put
English
editAdjective
edithard put (comparative harder put, superlative hardest put)
- In a situation that is difficult to resolve.
- I know what that word means, but would be hard put to define it.
- hard put to it: in great perplexity or difficulty; at a loss.
Usage notes
edit- Always followed by a verb in the infinitive, describing the thing that is difficult to do.