A: It’s raining outside. Would you like to go for a lovely long walk in the rain?

B: I’d give that a hard pass. I’d rather go to the cinema on a rainy day. Would you like to come with me?

Note: This slang term means a firm refusal or rejection of something (such as an offer). Formally, we would just say: “No, thank you.” But with friends, we can reject their ideas by giving it a “hard pass.”