play hard

verb phrase

Meaning

To engage in enjoyable activities with great energy and enthusiasm, often after a period of intense work.

Examples

After finishing the project, the employees decided to play hard and relax.
She believes in working hard and playing hard to maintain a balanced life.

Synonyms: have fun, enjoy oneself, let loose, party hard

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play hard

verb phrase

Pronunciation: pleɪ hɑːrd

Definition

To engage in enjoyable activities with great energy and enthusiasm, often after a period of intense work.

Examples

After finishing the project, the employees decided to play hard and relax.
She believes in working hard and playing hard to maintain a balanced life.

How to Use play hard

play hard (collocation): to engage in enjoyable activities with great energy and enthusiasm — "After a tough week, they were ready to play hard."
work hard, play hard (idiom): a lifestyle or philosophy that balances intense effort with vigorous enjoyment — "He lived by the motto 'work hard, play hard'."

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