Hledat
to play for keeps
01
to do something in a very serious and determined manner without showing mercy
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Idiom
Informal
Example
She plays for keeps in every tennis match, giving her all to win.
They play for keeps in the business world, always striving for success.
02
***to play a game in which the wagers are kept by the winner at the end
Example
We're playing for keeps here, so do n't bet anything you ca n't live without.
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