oyun hardball

Turkish - English

Definition of oyun hardball in Turkish English dictionary

play hardball

To act rough and ruthless, especially in politics or business

So you wanna 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.

be determined to get what one wants, be unwilling to compromise one's goals

Hyphenation

oyun hard·ball