HyperDic: die_hard

English > 1 sense of the expression die hard:
VERBstativedie hard, prevail, persist, run, endurecontinue to exist
English > die hard: 1 sense > verb 1, stative
MeaningContinue to exist.
PatternSomething ----s
Example"These stories die hard"
Synonymsprevail, persist, run, endure
Narrowercarry overtransfer or persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another
reverberateHave a long or continuing effect
BroadercontinueExist over a prolonged period of time
Similar torunOccur persistently
Spanishimperar, perdurar, perseverar, persistir, prevalecer
Catalanimperar, perdurar, perseverar, persistir, prevaler
Nounsdiehardone who adheres to traditional views

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