play hardball with someone

play hardball (with someone)

tv. to act strong and aggressive about an issue with someone. Things are getting a little tough. The president has decided to play hardball on this issue.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Juro (2)	joo:-ṙo:	Japanese
RÉMi	re-MEE	French
Karan	['kærən]
Tiphaine	-	French
Peregrinus	-	Late Roman
Scilla	-	Italian