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
Nita (1)	-	English
Heintje	HIEN-tyə	Dutch
Tane	-	Maori, Polynesian Mythology
Mattheus	-	Biblical Latin
Grover	GRO-vər	English
Drake	DRAYK	English