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play it safe

/pleɪ ɪt seɪf/ /pleɪ ɪt seɪf/
idiom Everyday Life Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 tedbirli davranmak, riske girmemek

Definition (English)

To choose the option with least risk, even if it's less exciting.

Example Sentences

  1. Let's play it safe and stay home tonight.
    Tedbirli davranalım ve bu gece evde kalalım.
  2. He decided to play it safe with his investment.
    Yatırımı konusunda tedbirli davranmaya karar verdi.

Synonyms

play safebe cautiousavoid risk

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