Die-hard

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hanuman_2000  #169403  Tue, 13 Dec 05 08:40 AM

Hello,

1.I am die-hard fan of Ajay Jadeja.

What is meaning of the word written in the bold letters?

In what situation ,do we use  this word. 

  
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Danyoo  #169416  Tue, 13 Dec 05 09:26 AM
From Cambridge:
diehard, die-hard   Show phonetics
noun DISAPPROVING

someone who is unwilling to change or give up their ideas or ways of behaving, even when there are good reasons to do so:
a diehard conservative/fan

A die-hard fan of a Philadelphia Eagles football team (for example) will continue to support his team, even though they are playing terribly this year.  A fair-weather fan only support his team when they are winning!

I don't necessarily think it's a disapproving term...as indicated above...actually it indicates you are a very loyal fan.

  
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