English-Finnish translations for play hardball

Definition of play hardball

• To use every means possible to achieve a goal, especially in disregarding the harm caused
• To act rough and ruthless, especially in politics or business

Examples

• He was more than willing to extend the terms of the loan, but his boss decided to play hardball and demanded a balloon payment.
• So you wanna play hardball?

Related words

• player character
• non-player character
• play hard to get
• harp-player
• harpsichord player