play hardball

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To use every means possible to achieve a goal, especially in disregarding the harm caused. idiomatic,informal
    — 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. To act rough and ruthless, especially in business or politics. idiomatic,informal
    — So you wanna play hardball?

词形变化

plays hardball present,singular,third-person playing hardball participle,present played hardball participle,past played hardball past

词源

From the American sport of baseball; the hardball is the heavier and harder type of the two types of throwing ball used when playing that sport (i.e. softball).
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