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hard stop

a firm deadline · a non-negotiable end time

What's the situation?

Imagine you're in a meeting that just keeps going... and going... 😩 A 'hard stop' is your superpower to ensure it actually ends on time! It's super common in busy corporate environments where everyone's schedule is packed. Think of it as a polite, firm way to say, 'Okay, folks, we *really* need to wrap this up!'

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