hardy perennial
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Meaning · English
A person or issue that persists or recurs over a long period
Literally: a type of long-lived flower
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The debate about taxes is a hardy perennial in politics
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “hardy perennial” mean?
A person or issue that persists or recurs over a long period Literally: a type of long-lived flower
Is “hardy perennial” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.