hardball
🇺🇸
/ˈhɑːrdbɔːl/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɑːdbɔːl/
A sport similar to softball but played with a smaller, harder ball.
He used to play hardball in college, but now he prefers the softer version.
그는 대학에서 하드볼을 했지만, 지금은 더 부드러운 버전을 선호합니다.
A tough or aggressive approach, especially in negotiations.
To get the best deal, we'll have to play hardball with the suppliers.
최고의 거래를 하기 위해서는 공급자와 뼈아픈 협상을 해야 합니다.