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hardball

/ˈhɑːdbɔːl/noun

उच्चारण हार्ड्बॉल

सख़्त रवैया, कड़ी चाल

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noun
  1. 1

    [U] informal

    a tough way of behaving, especially in politics or business, that shows a person is determined to get what they want

    सख़्त रवैया, कड़ी चाल

    • The opposition is ready to play hardball over the new bill.
    • This is political hardball at its toughest.
  2. 2

    [U] North American

    the game of baseball, as opposed to softball

    बेसबॉल (का खेल)

    • They played hardball in the park every Sunday.
Idioms 1

play hardball

to be very tough and determined in order to get what you want

कड़ा रुख़ अपनाना, सख़्ती से पेश आना

  • The union is prepared to play hardball with the management.
  • If they want to play hardball, we will fight back.