hard pass
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.93 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
An enduring (nontemporary) clearance to enter the West Wing of the White House, signified by a laminated card.
American usage
Example Sentences
- "Did you, in fact, issue a hard pass to Mr. Shapiro? The Witness. I don't recall, but it would be easy to find out."
- "The reason I always wore my hard pass was because I was in charge partly of White House security."
- "In renewing passes, the Press Office and the Secret Service check how often the reporters have entered the White House in order to establish the need for such a credential. Now there are approximately 800 hard pass holders."
- "She still didn't have a hard pass, the official “all access ticket” to the West Wing. The hard pass signaled to the Secret Service that a complete background check had been turned in by the FBI."
- "A hard pass is usually pretty clear: It says that there is no way the VC will invest in your company."
- "Thanks, but I'm going to take a hard pass on your blood money."