play it safe
idiom
: to be careful and avoid risk or danger
I decided to play it safe and leave early so that I would be sure to arrive on time.
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Of course, most of the queens play it safe with an original song!
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Chris Feil, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Others will play it safe but risk losing out on higher sales volume and getting a leg up on competitors.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 9 July 2025
In a volatile environment, there is a real temptation to play it safe.
—Rob Sanchez, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Not to mention the oversized greens at Oakmont present several chances to play it safe and two-putt for par.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
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Chris Feil, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Others will play it safe but risk losing out on higher sales volume and getting a leg up on competitors.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 9 July 2025
In a volatile environment, there is a real temptation to play it safe.
—Rob Sanchez, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Not to mention the oversized greens at Oakmont present several chances to play it safe and two-putt for par.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
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“Play it safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20it%20safe. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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