hardball

1. PHRASE If someone plays hardball, they will do anything that is necessary to achieve or get what they want, even if this involves being harsh or unfair. 採取強硬手段; 出手狠辣[美國英語]

She is playing hardball in a world dominated by men 20 years her senior. 她在一個由長她20嵗的男人們主宰的世界裡作風強硬。