Definition
To act in a forceful and uncompromising manner to achieve one's goals.
采取强硬手段
During the negotiation, they decided to play hardball, demanding an immediate agreement.
在谈判过程中，他们决定采取强硬手段，要求立即达成协议。
If they refuse to cooperate, we will have to play hardball.
如果他们拒绝合作，我们将不得不采取强硬手段。
She knew she needed to play hardball to get her team to meet the deadline.
她知道她需要采取强硬手段，才能让她的团队在截止日期前完成任务。