This is the English we speak with.
Mi Jiayin and me Rob.
In English, we have many ways of saying we refuse to do something.
The expression hard pass means we really don't want to do it.
Hard pass.
Sometimes we might pass on doing something, meaning we politely say no.
But a hard pass is stronger.
It certainly is.
It's a firm rejection and means you're not going to change your mind.
You are certain.
Like going for a lovely long walk in the rain.
Would you do that?
I'd give that a hard pass.
I'd rather go to the cinema on a rainy day.
Would you like to come with me?
I think I'll give that a hard pass.
Thanks.
I hate going to the cinema during the day.
It's such a waste of daylight time.
But how about some examples instead?