Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
play a cameo
сделать короткое появление в фильме
Meaning
to make a brief appearance in a film
Example
The director himself **played a cameo** in the movie.
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play a part
играть роль или оказывать влияние на что-то
Meaning
to have a role or influence in something
Example
She **played a part** in making the project successful.
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play a pivotal role
играть важную роль в чем-то
Meaning
to play an important part in something
Example
She played a **pivotal role** in the success of the team.
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play a role
играть роль в чем-то
Meaning
to have a part in something
Example
Everyone **played a role** in making the show successful.
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play both sides
поддерживать противоположные стороны, чтобы получить преимущество
Meaning
to support opposing parties to gain advantage
Example
Some lobbyists are known to **play both sides** of the issue.
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play by ear
импровизировать или решать по ходу дела, а не следовать фиксированному плану
Meaning
to improvise or decide as you go rather than following a fixed plan
Example
We don't have a fixed schedule, so let's just **play it by ear**.
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play devil's advocate
спорить против идеи, чтобы проверить, насколько она сильна
Meaning
to argue against an idea to test how strong it is
Example
I don't necessarily disagree, but let me **play devil's advocate** for a moment.
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play dirty
использовать нечестные или несправедливые методы для победы
Meaning
to use unfair or dishonest methods to win
Example
Politicians often **play dirty** during elections.
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play fair
действовать честно и обращаться с другими на равных
Meaning
to act honestly and treat others equally
Example
We expect everyone to **play fair** during the competition.
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play God
принимать решения, которые дают чрезмерный контроль над жизнью или моралью
Meaning
to make decisions that have extreme control over life or morality
Example
Some people fear AI researchers are trying to **play God**.
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play hardball
быть твердым и жестким в переговорах
Meaning
to be firm and tough in negotiation
Example
He decided to **play hardball** during the contract talks.
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play it by ear
принимать решение или действовать по мере развития ситуации
Meaning
to decide or act as the situation develops
Example
We’ll **play it by ear** and see what happens.
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Play it safe
избегать риска
Meaning
to avoid taking risks
Example
He always **plays it safe** and never tries new things.
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play it straight
быть честным и прямым
Meaning
to be honest and direct
Example
Just **play it straight** and tell them what happened.
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play on someone's emotions
влиять на кого-то, обращаясь к их чувствам
Meaning
to influence someone by appealing to their feelings
Example
The ad tries to **play on people's emotions** to sell products.
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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.
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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.
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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.