hardball
noun/ˈhɑrdˌbɔl/
Frequency rank: #16,279 most common English word
Meaning
a tough, uncompromising approach or aggressive tactics, especially in business or politics.
Example sentence
The lawyer decided to play hardball and refused to settle for anything less than full compensation.
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