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Meanings of play hardball in English

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Usage of play hardball in English
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If London tried to play hardball, it would probably be sent packing.
Reuters
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The flies-and-honey tactic hadn't worked and it was time to play hardball.
Chocolate chip cookie murder
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She may look like somebody's favorite aunt, but Murph can play hardball.
Turn coat
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He personally instructed legal teams fighting victims' claims for compensation to play hardball.
The Guardian
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They also said Kerry had shown himself willing to play hardball.
Reuters
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Ziggo may feel defenceless but it can afford to play hardball.
Reuters
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The Chinese know Rio might be a weak link and will play hardball.
Reuters
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They've already shown how willing they are to play hardball.
Blind Man's Alley
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Make me take her from you and I'll play hardball.
Changes
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On the one hand, Burns said, people learned that he was going to play hardball.
The bridge: the life and rise of barack obama
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You can play hardball to a point, Marchionne said.
Reuters
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I think they play hardball in the major leagues.
Bungalow 2
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I don't want to play hardball with you, Taylor.
Just the Sexiest Man Alive
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Regulators, who will review the NBC deal separately, are also expected to play hardball with Comcast.
Reuters
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Greece can afford to play hardball for now.
Reuters
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So you want to play hardball, Mr Trump?
The Irish Times
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