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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024hard•ball /ˈhɑrdˌbɔl/USA pronunciation n. - [uncountable] baseball, as distinguished from softball.
Idioms- Idioms play hardball, to be aggressive and ruthless in one's dealings:played hardball in the election.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024hard•ball (härd′bôl′),USA pronunciation n. - baseball, as distinguished from softball.
- Idioms play hardball, to act or work aggressively, competitively, or ruthlessly, as in business or politics.
adj. - tough or ruthless:He wasn't ready for the hardball politics of Washington.
- outspoken, challenging, or difficult:Reporters asked the president some hardball questions.
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