play hardball
US /pleɪ ˈhɑːrdˌbɔːl/
UK /pleɪ ˈhɑːdˌbɔːl/
成语
采取强硬手段, 强硬行事
to be firm and determined in business or negotiations
示例:
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Our company decided to play hardball with the suppliers to get a better deal.
我们公司决定对供应商采取强硬态度以获得更好的交易。
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You have to be prepared to play hardball if you want to succeed in this industry.
如果你想在这个行业取得成功，就必须准备好采取强硬手段。