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play hardball

Idiom Negotiation

Meaning

to be firm and tough in negotiation

Example Sentences

"He decided to play hardball during the contract talks."

Related Expressions

think on your feet

to make quick decisions or ideas under pressure

Keep the faith

Continue to believe that things will work out.

lost for words

unable to speak because of surprise or shock

on the grapevine

to hear gossip or rumor indirectly

keep someone at arm’s length

to avoid getting too close to someone

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

you can’t achieve anything if you don’t take risks