Hard-yards Definition

adjective
(idiomatic) The key effort in completing a difficult task.
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Origin of Hard-yards

  • A sporting analogy referring to the game of Rugby Football, where making progress on the field, in measurements of yards, may lead to accomplishment and victory.

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  • Originating in Australasia.

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