Question : Choose the correct meaning of the phrase
Hard and fast
Option 1: Sanction
Option 2: To run away
Option 3: Very strict
Option 4: Cause of trouble
Correct Answer: Very strict
Solution : Option 3 is the correct answer
Hard and fast is a phrase which means that is fixed and hard to change.
It can be used to define something which is very rigid and strict or definite.
eg:
The college follows the hard and fast rule when it comes to attendance.