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take a hard line against

[/teɪk ə hɑːrd laɪn əˈɡenst/]
verb phrase
adotar uma posição inflexível contra; ser intransigente com
1. To adopt a firm, uncompromising, or strict stance in opposition to something or someone
The government decided to take a hard line against corruption.
O governo decidiu adotar uma posição inflexível contra a corrupção.
2. To refuse to make concessions or compromises regarding a particular issue
The company took a hard line against employee demands for higher wages.
A empresa foi intransigente quanto às exigências dos funcionários por salários mais altos.
NYC Slang
play hardball against
Synonyms
take a firm stand againstcrack down onbe tough ontake an uncompromising stance againstadopt a strict position against
Antonyms
take a soft line onbe lenient withcompromise withmake concessions togo easy on

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adotar uma posição inflexível contra; ser intransigente com
Most commonly used in formal and political contexts
São Paulo
ser duro contra; não ceder em relação a
Business and legal contexts prefer this usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser rigoroso com; não fazer concessões a
Common in media and political discourse
Portugal
adoptar uma linha dura contra; ser intransigente com
Formal usage, typically in governmental or institutional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw the line against
put one's foot down against
stand firm against
take a stand against
crack down on
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