Meaning of 'Play for time'
What does the saying 'Play for time' mean?
Idiom: Play for time
Meaning:
If you play for time, you delay something because because you are not ready or need more time to thing about it. Eg. I knew I had to play for time until the police arrived.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Time |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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