Fwiw, hard is already an adverb so you don't have to add -ly. It's hard won or hard lost. Hardly in that context means "barely."

by Anonymous 9 months ago

True that, I'm not native. Thanks

by Anonymous 9 months ago

I speak a couple of other languages very badly, so I know the struggle. Your English is better than a lot of native speakers, glad to help.

by Anonymous 9 months ago

Money can also be easily won (inheritance/lottery etc.), hardly spent (frugal with the millions).

by Anonymous 9 months ago