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playing the field

Idiom Economics

Meaning

competing with many other companies or individuals in the same market

Example Sentences

"The company is playing the field by expanding into new markets worldwide."

Related Expressions

brush off

to dismiss something or someone as unimportant

To be in someone's corner

To support or defend someone.

gloss over

to avoid mentioning unpleasant details

Flying blind

To act without sufficient information or guidance.

drive up

to cause something to increase

measure twice, cut once

to plan carefully before taking action