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verb
To play for low stakes; to aim low; to be unwilling to take risks; to be fearful.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Synonyms: play it safe
Antonyms: play big
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Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
