Como Pronunciar "play hardball"
expression
PLAY HARD-bawl
play HAHD-bawl
Definição
To act aggressively, strictly, or with tough tactics to get what you want, especially in business or negotiations.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈhɑɹdˌbɔɫ
Inglês Britânico
plˈeɪ/ /hˈɑːdbɔːl
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PLAY HARD-bawl
UK
play HAHD-bawl
Ouça em 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.