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Значение идиомы play safe

[play safe] or [play it safe] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be verycareful; accept small gains or none to avoid loss; avoid danger forthe sake of safety.

He got tired as the game went on, and began toplay safe.

Tom didn’t know what the other driver would do, so heplayed it safe and stopped his own car.


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  1. Значение идиомы play the game [play the game] {v. phr.}, {informal} To obey the rules; do right;act fairly. “That’s not playing the game,” we told him when hewanted to desert his wife. “Oh, let’s play the game,” he said, when his partner suggested a way to keep from paying some of theirdebts. Your parents want you to play the game […]...
  2. Значение идиомы for the sake of [for the sake of] or [for one’s sake] {adv. phr.} On behalf of; forthe benefit of. For the sake of truth and freedom, Dr. Sakharov, the Soviet dissident, was willing to be banished from Moscow. “Doit for my sake, please!” Tom begged....
  3. Значение идиомы play off [play off] {v.} 1. To match opposing persons, forces, or interestsso that they balance each other. The girl played off her admirersagainst each other. Britain tried to play off European nationsagainst each other so that she would have a balance of power. 2. Tofinish the playing of The visitors cameback the next Saturday to play […]...
  4. Значение идиомы safe and sound [safe and sound] {adj. phr.} Not harmed; not hurt; safe and notdamaged. The package arrived safe and sound. The childrenreturned from their trip safe and sound. Compare: WITH A WHOLE SKIN....
  5. Значение идиомы play one false [play one false] {v. phr.}, {literary} To act disloyally toward ; betray; cheat; deceive. Good faith was not in him: heplayed anyone false who trusted him. His hopes had played himfalse....
  6. Значение идиомы game at which two can play [game at which two can play] {n. phr.} A plan, trick, or way ofacting that both sides may use. Rough football is a game two canplay. Politics is a game at which two can play....
  7. Значение идиомы play ball [play ball] {v. phr.} 1. To begin play in a ball game. When theumpire calls “Play ball,” the game begins. 2. {informal} To join inan effort with others; cooperate. To get along during Prohibition, many men felt that they had to play ball with gangsters. A isoften good business to play ball with a political […]...
  8. Значение идиомы to be on the safe side [to be on the safe side] {adv. phr.} To take extra precautions;reduce or eliminate the possibility of a mistake, an error, or evendanger. Dad always keeps his valuables in a bank’s safe depositbox, just to be on the safe side. Compare: JUST IN CASE....
  9. Перевод слова safe Safe – безопасный, благополучный; сейф Перевод слова Safe from criticism – застрахованный от критики safe place – безопасное место to break a safe – взломать сейф Is it Safe to walk here? Тут безопасно гулять? We came back Safe and sound. Мы вернулись целыми и невредимыми. Is this beach Safe for bathing? На этом пляже […]...
  10. Значение идиомы play [play] See: ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK A DULL BOY, DOUBLEPLAY, FAIR PLAY, FORCE PLAY, GAME AT WHICH TWO CAN PLAY, MAKE A PLAYFOR, TURN ABOUT IS FAIR PLAY....
  11. Значение идиомы on the safe side [on the safe side] {adv. phr.} Provided for against a possibleemergency; well prepared. “Please double-check these proofs, Mr. Brown,” the printer said, “just to be on the safe side.”...
  12. Перевод идиомы safe and sound, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: safe and sound Перевод: целый и невредимый Пример: We arrived at our destination safe and sound after a long journey. После долгого путешествия мы прибыли в пункт назначения целыми и невредимыми....
  13. Перевод идиомы play the game, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play the game Перевод: играть по правилам, соблюдать правила игры; вести себя, поступать в соответствии с принятыми нормами Пример: So people do well just because they know how to play the game. У некоторых людей все получается просто потому, что они знают, как играть по правилам....
  14. Значение идиомы fair play [fair play] {n.} Equal and right action ;justice. The visiting team did not get fair play in the game. The judges decided against Bob, but he said that he had gotten fairplay. Sally’s sense of fair play made her a favorite with herclassmates....
  15. Значение идиомы play with fire [play with fire] {v. phr.} To put oneself in danger; to take risks. Leaving your door unlocked in New York City is playing with fire. The doctor told Mr. Smith that he must watch his diet if he doesn’twant to play with fire. Compare: SKATE ON THIN ICE....
  16. Значение идиомы play a waiting game [play a waiting game] {v. phr.} To withhold action until one’schances for success improve. Ray would like to be vice president ofthe company so he is playing a waiting game in the hope that thepresident will soon recognize his abilities....
  17. Перевод идиомы Your secret is safe with me., значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: Your secret is safe with me. Перевод: я никому не расскажу твою тайну Пример: “Your secret is safe with me”, I told my friend when he told me about his problems. “Я никому ничего не расскажу,” сказал я, когда мой друг рассказал мне о своих проблемах....
  18. Перевод идиомы play something by ear / play by ear, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play something by ear / play by ear Перевод: играть по слуху; играть на музыкальном инструменте по памяти, а не по нотным знакам Пример: Although the woman cannot read music she can play by ear and is a very good musician. Хотя женщина и не умеет читать ноты, она умеет играть по слуху, и […]...
  19. Значение идиомы play one’s cards right [play one’s cards right] or [play one’s cards well] {v. phr.},{informal} To use abilities and opportunities so as to be successful;act cleverly; make the best use of your place or skills. Thatmillionaire started with very little but showed a skill in playing hiscards right. People liked Harold, and he played his cards well – and […]...
  20. Перевод идиомы play dumb / play ignorant, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play dumb / play ignorant Перевод: притворяться, делать вид, что не знать чего-либо; прикидываться “дурачком” Пример: I played dumb when my boss asked me if I knew about the problems with the telephone. Я сделал вид, что ничего не знаю, когда начальник спросил меня о проблемах с телефоном....
  21. Значение идиомы for one’s sake [for one’s sake] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Used with differentpossessive nouns to show surprise, crossness, or impatience. Forheaven’s sake, where did you come from? For Pete’s sake, lookwho’s here! Well, for pity’s sake, I wish you’d told me sooner. Oh, for gosh sake, let me do it....
  22. Перевод идиомы play the field, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play the field Перевод: встречаться со многими партнерами, а не с одним; вести отношения сразу с несколькими партнерами Пример: After my sister stopped dating her boyfriend she decided to play the field. После того, как моя сестра перестала встречаться со своим молодым человеком, она решила завести сразу несколько отношений....
  23. Перевод идиомы play fast and loose (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play fast and loose (with someone or something) Перевод: действовать безответственно, легкомысленно Пример: The witness began to play fast and loose with the facts of his case and was criticized by the judge. Свидетель начал пренебрегать фактами своего дела, и его упрекнул судья....
  24. Перевод идиомы play hardball (with someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play hardball (with someone) Идиома: play hardball (with someone) Перевод: играть жестко, агрессивно; вести себя жестко и целенаправленно Пример: The owners of the football club decided to play hardball when they began negotiating with the star player. Владельцы футбольного клуба решили действовать жестко, когда начали переговоры со звездным игроком....
  25. Пословица / поговорка better safe than sorry – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: better safe than sorry Перевод: побережешься вовремя, не о чем будет жалеть после Пример: It is better to be safe than sorry and I always bring my umbrella to work when it is a cloudy day. Лучше поберечься вовремя, чтобы не жалеет после, поэтому я всегда беру с собой зонт, когда день […]...
  26. Значение идиомы safety blitz [safety blitz] {n.} A defensive play in football in which thedefensive safety man makes a quick run to tackle the offensivequarterback. Bob’s safety blitz kept Tom from making a touchdown....
  27. Значение идиомы play by ear [play by ear] {v. phr.} 1. To play a musical instrument byremembering the tune, not by reading music. Mary does not know howto read music. She plays the piano by ear. Joe doesn’t need anymusic sheets when he plays his guitar; he knows many songs well andcan play them by ear. 2. {informal} To decide […]...
  28. Значение идиомы play into one’s hands [play into one’s hands] {v. phr.} To be or do something thatanother person can use against you; help an opponent against yourself. In the basketball game, Jerry’s foul played into the opponents’hands. Mary and Bobby both wanted the last piece of cake, butBobby played into Mary’s hands by trying to grab it....
  29. Значение идиомы make a play for [make a play for] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try to get the interest orliking of; flirt with; attract. Bob made a play for the pretty newgirl. John made a play for the other boys’ votes for classpresident....
  30. Значение идиомы foul play [foul play] {n.} Treachery; a criminal act. After they discovered the dead body, the police suspected foul play. “She must have met with foul play,” the chief inspector said whenthey couldn’t find the 12-year-old girl who had disappeared....
  31. Значение идиомы all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy [all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy] Too much hard work without time out for play or enjoyment is not good for anyone. – A proverb. Bill’s mother told him to stop studying and to go out and play, because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy....
  32. Значение идиомы force play [force play] or [force-out] {n.} A play in baseball in which arunner is out because he does not run to the next base before thefielder with the ball touches the base. Bob was out at second basewhen Joe hit into a force play....
  33. Значение идиомы play for keeps [play for keeps] {v. phr.} To take an action of finality andirreversibility. “Are you serious about me?” she asked. “Yes,” hereplied. “I want to marry you. I play for keeps.”...
  34. Значение идиомы play on [play on] or [play upon] {v.} 1. To cause an effect on; influence. A heavy diet of television drama played on his feelings. 2. Towork upon for a planned effect; excite to a desired action by cunningplans; manage. The makeup salesman played on the woman’s wish tolook beautiful. In some places, leaders play upon people’ssuperstitious […]...
  35. Значение идиомы coast is clear [coast is clear] No enemy or danger is in sight; there is no one to see you. When the teacher had disappeared around the corner, John said, “Come on, the coast is clear”. The men knew when the night watchman would pass. When he had gone, and the coast was clear, they robbed the safe. […]...
  36. Значение идиомы run for it [run for it] or [make a run for it] {v. phr.} To dash for safety;make a speedy escape. The bridge the soldiers were on started tofall down and they had to run for it. The policeman shouted forthe robber to stop, but the robber made a run for if....
  37. Значение идиомы crow before one is out of the woods [crow before one is out of the woods] {v. phr.} To be glad or brag before you are safe from danger or trouble. – Usually used in negative sentences, often as a proverb, “Don’t crow before you are out of the woods.” John thought his team would win because the game was almost over, but […]...
  38. Значение идиомы child’s play [child’s play] {adj.} Easy; requiring no effort. Mary’s work as a volunteer social worker is so agreeable to her that she thinks of it as child’s play....
  39. Значение идиомы play a part in [play a part in] {v. phr.} To be instrumental in; have a role in;be concerned with. Some First Ladies play a greater part inpolitical life than others....
  40. Значение идиомы play politics [play politics] {v. phr.} To make secret agreements for your owngain; handle different groups for your own advantage. In order toget elected, he had to play politics with both the unions and thebosses. Mary always gets what she wants by playing officepolitics....
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