Play the field

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo cut one's losses by betting on every racehorse other than the crowd favorite.

2.VerbTo have numerous romantic partners, without or before committing exclusively to one.

"He says I'm the only one, but my friends say he's playing the field."

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