Play hardball

Verb

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.VerbTo 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."

2.VerbTo act rough and ruthless, especially in business or politics.

"So you wanna play hardball?"

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