hardball
hardball · more hardball · most hardball
Being or exhibiting tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or businessBeing or exhibiting tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business.
US/hˈɑɹdbˌɔl/
» He likes to play hardball with people.
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1 sensesBeing or exhibiting tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business.
Examples
3 sentencesHe likes to play hardball with people.
If they refuse our offer, we'll have to play hardball.
ruЕсли они отклонят наше предложение, придётся действовать жёстко. — Ooneykcall
China is said to be playing hardball in the Southern Seas.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From hard + ball.From hard + ball.
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Forms
more hardball, most hardball| Comparative | more hardball Lesson |
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| Superlative | most hardball Lesson |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedplay hardball
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form