play politics
Definition of play politics
disapproving
: to say or do things for political reasons instead of doing what is right or what is best for other people She's been accused of playing politics with the investigation.
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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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politicsplay
: the art or science of government
: the art or science concerned with guiding or influencing governmental policy
: the art or science concerned with winning and holding control over a government
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