play small en · VERB
Meanings
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(figuratively) To play for low stakes; to aim low; to be unwilling to take risks; to be fearful.
Near-synonym: play it safe
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plays small | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| played small | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| played small | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| playing small | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
pl mierzyć nisko (Translations) · fr jouer petit bas (Translations) · fi pelata pienellä panoksella (Translations)