hard line noun
[singular] : a strict and forceful way of behaving when you are dealing with other people — usually used after take ▪ She is known for taking a hard line with terrorists. [=for dealing with terrorists in a forceful way] ▪ The government has taken a hard line in treaty negotiations.
— hard–line 
/ˈhɑɚdˈlaɪn/ adjective
▪ a hard-line [=very strict] conservative
/ˈhɑɚdˈlaɪn/ adjective ▪ a hard-line [=very strict] conservative
— hard–lin·er /ˈhɑɚˈlaɪnɚ/ noun, plural hard–lin·ers [count]
▪ conservative/liberal hard-liners
/ˈhɑɚˈlaɪnɚ/ noun, plural hard–lin·ers [count] ▪ conservative/liberal hard-liners
