hardball

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Definition of hardball in English English dictionary: Tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business; In baseball, a type of ball and baseball game, as opposed to softball; If someone plays hardball, they will do anything that is necessary to achieve or get what they want, even if this involves being harsh or unfair. She is playing hardball in a world dominated by men 20 years her senior. play hardball to be very determined to get what you want, especially in business or politics; a no-nonsense attitude in business or politics; "they play hardball in the Senate"; baseball as distinguished from softball; baseball as distinguished from softball a no-nonsense attitude in business or politics; "they play hardball in the Senate; {i} baseball (as opposed to softball); Tough or ruthless behavior, especially in politics or business
play hardball: To use every means possible to achieve a goal, especially in disregarding the harm caused
He was more than willing to extend the terms of the loan, but his boss decided to play hardball and demanded a balloon payment.
play hardball: To act rough and ruthless, especially in politics or business
So you wanna play hardball?.
play hardball: be determined to get what one wants, be unwilling to compromise one's goals

hardball

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hard·ball

härdbôl

/ˈhärdˌbôl/ /ˈhɑːrdˌbɔːl/

[ -"bol ] (noun.) circa 1883. hard +‎ ball

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