hardball

[US]/ˈhɑːdbɔːl/
[UK]/ˈhɑrdˌbɔl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a type of baseball; an aggressive or tough approach to achieve a goal; fighting with swords or knives

Phrases & Collocations

hardball tactics

play hardball

hardball negotiations

hardball politics

hardball approach

hardball strategy

hardball game

hardball player

hardball deal

hardball stance

Example Sentences

he decided to play hardball in the negotiations.

the team is known for playing hardball with their competitors.

in politics, sometimes you have to play hardball.

she took a hardball approach to the project management.

playing hardball can lead to better results.

he doesn't shy away from playing hardball when necessary.

they were forced to play hardball after the recent market changes.

playing hardball can sometimes backfire.

in business, you must be ready to play hardball.

he learned the hard way that playing hardball isn't always the best strategy.

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