| 单词 | to play the percentages |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto play the percentages b. Gambling slang. to play the percentages: to place a bet only when the odds are favourable; (more generally) to choose a safe or methodical course of action. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > manner of action > care, carefulness, or attention > caution > be cautious or take care [verb (intransitive)] > act prudently to cast (one's) pennyworths1530 to see (watch) which way the cat jumps1827 to screw one's head on tight1897 to play the percentages1951 to sniff the wind1972 1951 N. Algren Chicago ii. 24 The self-made executive type playing the percentages from the inside. 1973 Daily Pennsylvanian 9 Oct. 6 Houston knows the game and its angles thoroughly and plays the percentages to perfection. 1980 R. Mayer 1937 Newark Bears xii. 159 Manager Mike Kelly played the percentages and..brought in lefty Fred Fussell to face the left-handed hitting Keller. 1992 Rugby World & Post (BNC) 16 Instead of a bright new era, we can expect a diet of pragmatism and playing the percentages. < as lemmas |
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