idiom
play it safe
PLAY it SAYF
pleɪ ɪt seɪfListen
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Syllable breakdown
playitsafe
Dictionary meaning
choose the most cautious option to avoid any risk of loss, harm, or failure; act conservatively rather than taking chances, even at the cost of potentially greater reward
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