brake hard
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to apply the brakes with a lot of force
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- The driver had to brake hard when a deer jumped onto the road.
- You need to brake hard on these icy roads to stop in time.
- If the light turns red suddenly, I will have to brake hard.
- The car in front of me braked hard, and I almost rear-ended it.
- He's braked hard so many times that his brake pads are completely worn out.
- Brake hard! he shouted as the child ran into the street.
- The cyclist had to brake hard to avoid the opening car door.
- Braking hard is sometimes necessary, but it wears out your tires quickly.
- She wasn't expecting the sharp turn and had to brake hard, causing the car to skid slightly.
- The new driver is still learning not to brake too hard at every stop sign.