play it safe

idiom

: to be careful and avoid risk or danger
I decided to play it safe and leave early so that I would be sure to arrive on time.

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While many nominees often play it safe on the red carpet, Deadwyler is a consistent standout. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025 The perpetual challenge, as Isidora, a filmmaker stuck in the role of production assistant, knows, is not to play it safe. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025 And while there’s an elegance to a simple hug or a wink, contestants who play it safe risk not making a strong impression in a crowded field. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025 Given the uncertainties, the smart move for a gardener is to play it safe. Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for play it safe

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“Play it safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20it%20safe. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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