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Hard to Get

Description:

"Hard to get" is an idiomatic expression that typically describes someone who is not easily won over or persuaded, someone who is difficult to capture emotionally or romantically.

It can also refer to objects or things that are difficult to obtain or acquire due to limited availability or high demand.

Examples:

As an adjective:

1. She played hard to get, making him work for her affection.
2. The elusive singer's autograph is hard to get, even for dedicated fans.
3. Getting tickets to that concert is extremely hard to get.

As an adverb:

1. He chased after her hard to get, but she always seemed just out of reach.
2. She always played hard to get, feigning disinterest to attract more attention.

As a noun:

1. The campaign for the new luxury car created an air of exclusivity and hard to get.
2. Some people believe that playing hard to get is an effective dating strategy.

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