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
OĽGa	-	Slovak
Matic	-	Slovene
Meredith	['meridiθ]
Ruth (2)	RUYTH, RUTH	Limburgish
Teija	TAY-yah	Finnish
Artemisios	-	Ancient Greek