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play it safe

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌpleɪ ɪt ˈseɪf/

play it safe means: To choose an action that is unlikely to cause trouble or failure.

verb

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To choose an action that is unlikely to cause trouble or failure.

  • We should play it safe.
  • She played it safe and saved her money.
  • Are you going to play it safe or try something new?

How to use it: play it safe by doing something (We played it safe by booking an earlier train.)

Similar words: be cautious, avoid risks

Opposites: take risks

Common phrases: play it safe today, play it safe financially

Questions about play it safe

What does play it safe mean?

To choose an action that is unlikely to cause trouble or failure.

What is play it safe in other languages?

Türkçe: riske girmemek · Español: ir sobre seguro · Français: jouer la sécurité · Deutsch: auf Nummer sicher gehen · Italiano: andare sul sicuro · 日本語: 安全策を取る

How do you pronounce play it safe?

It is pronounced /ˌpleɪ ɪt ˈseɪf/.

How do you use play it safe in a sentence?

We should play it safe. She played it safe and saved her money.

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