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play hardball

/pleɪ ˈhɑrdˌbɔl/ /pleɪ ˈhɑːdbɔːl/
idiom Business Informal
Informal
  1. 1 sert tavır takınmak, taviz vermemek

Definition (English)

To act in a very firm and uncompromising way, especially in negotiations.

Example Sentences

  1. The company is playing hardball in the pay negotiations.
    Şirket maaş görüşmelerinde sert bir tavır takınıyor.
  2. He decided to play hardball.
    Sert tavır takınmaya karar verdi.

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