| 释义 |
play God play GodTo have a huge affect on or great power over someone's life, livelihood, health, or happiness. Many of these investment bankers like the idea of playing God, having the power to make or break the lives of those whose finances they control. As a doctor, you have to detach yourself emotionally from your patients, or else you risk feeling like you're playing God with them.See also: god, playplay God COMMON If someone plays God, they behave as if they have the right to make the most important decisions, especially relating to the creation or ending of life. They accused the doctors of playing God, Note: This expression is used in a disapproving way. See also: god, playplay God behave as if all-powerful or supremely important.See also: god, playplay ˈGod behave as if you control events or other people’s lives: It is unfair to ask doctors to play God and end someone’s life.See also: god, play |