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idiom
play one's cards close to one's chest
держать свои планы или идеи в секрете
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
принимать правильные решения для достижения хорошего результата
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
происходить или развиваться определенным образом
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
действовать манипулятивно или стратегически, чтобы получить преимущество
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
занимать подчиненную роль по отношению к кому-то другому
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
иметь романтические отношения или встречаться с несколькими людьми без обязательств
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
использовать политический вопрос в своих интересах
Meaning
to use a political issue to one’s advantage
Example
The minister tried to **play the political card** to gain public sympathy.
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play through the pain
продолжать работать или выполнять, несмотря на боль или трудности
Meaning
to keep working or performing despite pain or hardship
Example
Athletes often **play through the pain** to win.
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play to the gallery
стараться завоевать одобрение широкой аудитории, а не экспертов
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
преувеличивать или акцентировать что-то
Meaning
to exaggerate or emphasize something
Example
Some news outlets **played up** the drama to attract viewers.
phrasal-verb
play with
проводить время, наслаждаясь игрой или игрушкой с кем-то
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
Делать что-то опасное или рискованное.
Meaning
To do something dangerous or risky.
Example
You’re **playing with fire** if you invest without research.
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Play your cards right
Сделать правильные шаги для достижения успеха.
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
выполнять свою часть работы или ответственности
Meaning
to do your share of the work or responsibility
Example
Everyone needs to **play their part** to make the event successful.
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Playing both sides
Секретная поддержка или манипуляция обеими сторонами конфликта ради личной выгоды.
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
соревноваться с другими компаниями или индивидуумами на том же рынке
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.
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playing the long game
принимать решения или предпринимать действия с долгосрочными целями в виду
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.
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Playing with house money
Рисковать деньгами, которые были получены легко или неожиданно.
Meaning
Taking risks with money that was gained easily or unexpectedly.
Example
After their early profits, the traders were **playing with house money**.
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Plead the fifth
Отказаться отвечать на вопрос, часто в юридическом контексте, чтобы избежать самооговора.
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**.
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pledge one's word
дать серьезное или формальное обещание
Meaning
to make a serious or formal promise
Example
He **pledged his word** to support the cause.
phrasal-verb
plough back
реинвестировать прибыль в тот же бизнес
Meaning
to reinvest profits into the same business
Example
The firm **ploughed back** its profits into expanding operations.
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plow ahead
продолжать делать что-то, несмотря на трудности
Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
Even with setbacks, they decided to **plow ahead** with the project.
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Plow the field
Подготовиться к будущей работе или успеху.
Meaning
To prepare for future work or success.
Example
Before launching the product, we need to **plow the field** with proper research.
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pluck up the courage
собрать достаточно мужества, чтобы сделать что-то
Meaning
to make yourself feel brave enough to do something
Example
He finally **plucked up the courage** to speak in public.