Associations to the word «Hardball»

Wiktionary

HARDBALL, noun. (sports) In baseball, a type of ball and baseball game, as opposed to softball.
HARDBALL, adjective. Tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business.

Dictionary definition

HARDBALL, noun. A no-nonsense attitude in business or politics; "they play hardball in the Senate".
HARDBALL, noun. Baseball as distinguished from softball.

Wise words

When you have spoken the word, it reigns over you. When it is unspoken you reign over it.
Arabian Proverb