play (it) safe
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play (it) safe — idiom
1. to choose a course of action that involves the least risk, even if it means miss
1.idiom
Definition
to choose a course of action that involves the least risk, even if it means missing out on a possible reward.
Example
Instead of investing in a new tech company, Hyun played it safe and put his money in a savings account.
The chef played safe by serving classic dishes that everyone would enjoy.