play safe
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"Some people play safe in order not to lose," he said.
From Reuters • Oct. 17, 2022
“I don’t think anybody here is going to play less aggressive or play safe whenever we’re at our club teams or whenever we do play these friendly games,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2022
I play safe and launch into the Russian classic Moscow Nights.
From BBC • Aug. 30, 2022
Wennberg said the Kraken took a bit of a step back in the third, trying to play safe protecting the lead.
From Fox News • Oct. 15, 2021
Bigger wondered if this were a trap; he decided to play safe and speak only when he was spoken to.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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