Cómo Pronunciar "play hardball"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈhɑɹdˌbɔɫ
PLAY HARD-bawl
plˈeɪ/ /hˈɑːdbɔːl
play HAHD-bawl
Definición
To act aggressively, strictly, or with tough tactics to get what you want, especially in business or negotiations.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈhɑɹdˌbɔɫ
Inglés Británico
plˈeɪ/ /hˈɑːdbɔːl
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
PLAY HARD-bawl
UK
play HAHD-bawl
Escucha en Contexto
Sometimes you have to play hardball to win a contract.
If they raise their prices, we may need to play hardball.
He is ready to play hardball during these talks.
Our competitors started to play hardball, so we had to respond.