play it safe

1. Also, play safe. Avoid extreme risks, as in I played it safe and bet only a dollar, or Let's play safe and get a backup in case the announced speaker gets sick. [c. 1900]

Example Sentences

They can either play it safe and pick an old favorite, or take a chance on something new.

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Should they play it safe and relocate to a cheaper filming locale, such as New Mexico or Vancouver, to ensure they had the budget to film the pivotal mid-season finale in Las Vegas?

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They may still be able to exhibit important historical discoveries and moments, but will need to play it safe.

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With “Rez Dogs,” it was like, I could try to play it safe right now or I could swing for the fences.

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Perhaps if one already feels outside the system, there’s less temptation to play it safe.

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