drip too hard
/drɪp tuː hɑːrd/
Meaning
Originating in hip-hop culture, 'drip' refers to high fashion, stylish clothes, or expensive jewelry. To 'drip too hard' means that someone's outfit, style, or overall demeanor is exceptionally cool and fashionable—so much so that it is almost overwhelming or intimidating to others.
Examples
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When he walked into the party in that custom leather jacket, he was dripping too hard.
When he walked into the party in that custom leather jacket, he was dripping too hard.
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You can't wear those designer boots with those sweatpants; you're trying to drip too hard.
You can't wear those designer boots with those sweatpants; you're trying to drip too hard.
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She posted a new photo on Instagram and honestly, the drip is too hard.
She posted a new photo on Instagram and honestly, the drip is too hard.
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The rappers in that music video always drip too hard with their diamond chains.
The rappers in that music video always drip too hard with their diamond chains.
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Be careful not to drip too hard at the casual office dinner.
Be careful not to drip too hard at the casual office dinner.
Common Mistakes
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✗ My kitchen sink is dripping too hard.
✓ My kitchen sink is leaking heavily.
Do not confuse the literal plumbing verb 'dripping' with the slang expression 'drip too hard', which is reserved strictly for fashion and style.
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✗ She has a drip too hard.
✓ She has incredible drip.
'Drip too hard' is used as a verb phrase ('to drip too hard') or a complete descriptive statement ('the drip is too hard'), not as a noun phrase with 'a'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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With that new suit and those sunglasses, you are going to ___ ___ ___ at the wedding.
💡 Look exceptionally stylish and cool
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drip too hard
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Look at her outfit for the concert; she is trying to ___ ___ ___.
💡 Show off an incredibly fashionable look
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drip too hard