"Hardline stance" means having an extremely strict or uncompromising position or opinion about something, unwilling to make concessions or show flexibility. Full definition
With renewed focus on corruption in the Legislature thanks to Silver's indictment, Cuomo has taken hardline stances on both ethics and education in his budget, weaving major policy proposals into spending bills. (gothamgazette.com)
While Kahn takes a more hardline stance against eggs, the rest of the doctors agreed — in general, if you like eggs, go for it, but take care to choose a type that's good for your body and the planet. (mindbodygreen.com)
Yes, the Prime Muppet, who used to be a friend of the earth and all animals - huskies in particular - today revealed a rather more hardline stance on being green. (totalpolitics.com)