Play Hard Ball – Act aggressively and ruthlessly, as in It’s only a month before the election, and I’m sure they’ll start to play hardball. This term originated in baseball, where it alludes to using the standard ball as opposed to the slightly larger and minimally softer ball of softball. It was transferred to describe aggressive behavior only in the 1970s. Dictionary.com
Aladar30 Premium Member over 2 years ago
I’m sure that way of playing is forbidden.
Daltongang Premium Member over 2 years ago
Lila’s mother doesn’t just enjoy guilt trips, she runs the travel agency.
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom over 2 years ago
The kid’s not wrong!
RonnieAThompson Premium Member over 2 years ago
Play Hard Ball – Act aggressively and ruthlessly, as in It’s only a month before the election, and I’m sure they’ll start to play hardball. This term originated in baseball, where it alludes to using the standard ball as opposed to the slightly larger and minimally softer ball of softball. It was transferred to describe aggressive behavior only in the 1970s. Dictionary.com