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Play it safe
verb
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Definitions
1.
verb
To take a cautious, risk-free approach.
"Deciding to play it safe, he joined his father's accounting firm rather than pursue an acting career."
Synonyms
tread carefully
play it close to the hip
play small
play with house money
play it pear-shaped
throw caution to the wind
take a risk
live dangerously
watch one's step
play it straight
hedge one's bets
take one's chances
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