brake hard

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to apply the brakes with a lot of force

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Examples (10)

  • 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.