Be hard hit (by something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be hard hit (by something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-05-18 11:05

Meaning of Be hard hit (by something)

Be hard hit (by something) negative verb phrase

To be severely affected by something or to undergo financial losses.

Japan was hit hard by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake in 2011.

Coastal communities were hit hard by the tsunami this year.

Most businesses were hit hard by the outbreak of the Covid 19.

The company is hit hard by the recent economic downturn and is on the verge of going bankrupt.

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