to be firm and tough in negotiation
सहमति में दृढ़ और सख्त होना (sahmati mein dridh aur sakht hona)
"He decided to play hardball during the contract talks."
"उसने अनुबंध वार्ता के दौरान प्ले हार्डबॉल करने का निर्णय लिया।" (Usne anubandh varta ke dauran **play hardball** karne ka nirnay liya.)
To skip a class without permission
to eliminate something completely
to do something with great effort and passion
to continue doing something despite difficulties
to overcome or stop focusing on something
until the very last moment; close to the deadline