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hardball negotiation

[/ˈhɑːrdbɔːl ˌnɪɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/]
nounpl: hardball negotiations
negociação dura
1. A tough, uncompromising approach to negotiation where parties refuse to make concessions and use aggressive tactics to achieve their objectives.
The company engaged in hardball negotiation tactics to secure the best contract terms.
A empresa adotou táticas de negociação dura para garantir os melhores termos do contrato.
2. A negotiation style characterized by inflexibility, pressure tactics, and a win-lose mentality rather than seeking mutual benefit.
Their hardball negotiation approach alienated potential partners.
A abordagem de negociação dura deles afastou potenciais parceiros.
NYC Slang
playing hardball
Synonyms
tough negotiationaggressive negotiationcutthroat negotiationno-holds-barred negotiation
Antonyms
soft negotiationcollaborative negotiationwin-win negotiationcooperative negotiation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negociação dura
Common usage in business contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
negociação sem concessões
Frequently used in corporate and financial negotiations
Portugal
negociação de mão dura
Preferred expression in Portuguese business environment

Related Idioms & Phrases

play hardball
take the gloves off
no stone left unturned
leave nothing on the table
drive a hard bargain
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