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! 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 See All Example Sentences for play it safe

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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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