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play hardball |
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play hardball (with someone)
Fig. to act strong and aggressive about an issue with someone. Things are getting a little tough. The president has decided to play hardball on this issue. If he wants to play hardball with us, we can play that way, too. See also: play play hardball (American & Australian) to be so determined to get what you want, especially in business, that you use methods that are unfair or harm other people (often + with ) The company is playing hardball with the bank, holding back on payments it owes them to force an agreement. See also: play play hardball to behave in an unpleasant, threatening way so that you get what you want Some of these religious groups play hardball with those who leave the faith. Related vocabulary: go for the jugularEtymology: based on the literal meaning of hardball (the game of baseball, which is played with a small, hard ball) See also: play Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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