to play (it) safe
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to act in a careful manner to prevent any possible risks from happening
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Idiom
Informal
例子
The coach instructed the soccer team to play safe in the final minutes of the game to protect their lead.
to act in a careful manner to prevent any possible risks from happening
IdiomInformal
