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idiom
play one's cards close to one's chest
अपने योजनाओं या विचारों को गुप्त रखना
Meaning
to keep one's plans or ideas secret
Example
He always **plays his cards close to his chest** in business.
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play one's cards right
सही निर्णय लेना ताकि अच्छा परिणाम हासिल हो सके
Meaning
to make the right decisions in order to achieve a good result
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you could get the promotion you want.
phrasal-verb
play out
किसी चीज़ का एक विशेष तरीके से घटित होना या विकसित होना
Meaning
to happen or develop in a particular way
Example
We watched how the story **played out** until the final twist.
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play politics
फायदा प्राप्त करने के लिए रणनीतिक या चतुराई से कार्य करना
Meaning
to act in a manipulative or strategic way to gain advantage
Example
He was accused of trying to **play politics** instead of focusing on the nation’s welfare.
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play second fiddle
किसी और के अधीन या उपयुक्त भूमिका निभाना
Meaning
to take a subordinate role to someone else
Example
He was tired of **playing second fiddle** to his colleague.
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play the field
कई लोगों के साथ डेटिंग या रोमांटिक रिश्ते रखना बिना किसी प्रतिबद्धता के
Meaning
to date or have romantic relationships with many people without commitment
Example
He’s still **playing the field** and not looking for a serious relationship.
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play the political card
राजनीतिक मुद्दे का अपनी फायदेमंद तरीके से उपयोग करना
Meaning
to use a political issue to one’s advantage
Example
The minister tried to **play the political card** to gain public sympathy.
idiom
play through the pain
दर्द या कठिनाई के बावजूद काम करना या प्रदर्शन करना
Meaning
to keep working or performing despite pain or hardship
Example
Athletes often **play through the pain** to win.
idiom
play to the gallery
सार्वजनिक स्वीकृति प्राप्त करने के लिए प्रयास करना, बजाय विशेषज्ञों से
Meaning
to try to gain approval from the general public rather than experts
Example
The politician was clearly **playing to the gallery** with his speech.
phrasal-verb
play up
किसी चीज़ को बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर या ज़ोर-ज़ोर से कहना
Meaning
to exaggerate or emphasize something
Example
Some news outlets **played up** the drama to attract viewers.
phrasal-verb
play with
किसी के साथ खेल कूद या खिलौने के साथ समय बिताना
Meaning
to spend time enjoying a game or toy with someone
Example
We used to **play with** marbles and paper boats in the rain.
idiom
Play with fire
कुछ खतरनाक या जोखिमपूर्ण करना।
Meaning
To do something dangerous or risky.
Example
You’re **playing with fire** if you invest without research.
idiom
Play your cards right
सफलता प्राप्त करने के लिए सही कदम उठाना।
Meaning
To make the right moves to achieve success.
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you might get the promotion.
idiom
play your part
अपना हिस्सा निभाना या अपनी ज़िम्मेदारी पूरी करना
Meaning
to do your share of the work or responsibility
Example
Everyone needs to **play their part** to make the event successful.
idiom
Playing both sides
व्यक्तिगत लाभ के लिए संघर्ष के दोनों पक्षों का गुप्त समर्थन या हेरफेर करना।
Meaning
To secretly support or manipulate both sides of a conflict for personal gain.
Example
The ambassador was accused of **playing both sides** in the negotiations.
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playing the field
एक ही बाजार में कई अन्य कंपनियों या व्यक्तियों के साथ प्रतिस्पर्धा करना
Meaning
competing with many other companies or individuals in the same market
Example
The company is **playing the field** by expanding into new markets worldwide.
idiom
playing the long game
दीर्घकालिक उद्देश्यों के साथ निर्णय लेना या क्रियाएँ करना
Meaning
making decisions or taking actions with long-term objectives in mind
Example
The president is **playing the long game** by focusing on long-term foreign policy.
idiom
Playing with house money
आसानी या अप्रत्याशित रूप से प्राप्त धन से जोखिम उठाना।
Meaning
Taking risks with money that was gained easily or unexpectedly.
Example
After their early profits, the traders were **playing with house money**.
idiom
Plead the fifth
कानूनी मामलों में आत्म-दोष से बचने के लिए किसी प्रश्न का उत्तर देने से इनकार करना।
Meaning
To refuse to answer a question, often in legal contexts, to avoid self-incrimination.
Example
When asked about the financial discrepancies, he chose to **plead the fifth**.
idiom
pledge one's word
एक गंभीर या औपचारिक वादा करना
Meaning
to make a serious or formal promise
Example
He **pledged his word** to support the cause.
phrasal-verb
plough back
लाभ को उसी व्यापार में फिर से निवेश करना
Meaning
to reinvest profits into the same business
Example
The firm **ploughed back** its profits into expanding operations.
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plow ahead
कठिनाइयों के बावजूद कुछ करना जारी रखना
Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
Even with setbacks, they decided to **plow ahead** with the project.
idiom
Plow the field
भविष्य के काम या सफलता के लिए तैयारी करना।
Meaning
To prepare for future work or success.
Example
Before launching the product, we need to **plow the field** with proper research.
idiom
pluck up the courage
कुछ करने के लिए खुद को पर्याप्त साहस देना
Meaning
to make yourself feel brave enough to do something
Example
He finally **plucked up the courage** to speak in public.