play it safe
Definition of play it safe
: 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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playplay
: swordplay
: game, sport
: the conduct, course, or action of a game
: to engage in sport or recreation : frolic
: to have sexual relations
: to move aimlessly about : trifle
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safeplay
: free from harm or risk : unhurt
: secure from threat of danger, harm, or loss
: successful at getting to a base in baseball without being put out
: a place or receptacle to keep articles (such as valuables) safe
: condom
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