What does play hardball mean?

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play hard·ball

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  1. play hardballverb

    To use every means possible to achieve a goal, especially in disregarding the harm caused.

  2. play hardballverb

    To act rough and ruthless, especially in politics or business.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of play hardball in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of play hardball in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of play hardball in a Sentence

  1. Abhishek Saxena:

    The current government will play hardball... I do not think any new approvals for China proposals will happen in a hurry.

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