play it safe

Examples (10)

• I decided to play it safe and wore a formal suit.
• Instead of investing in stocks, he chose to play it safe with a savings account.
• It's better to play it safe and bring an umbrella, just in case it rains.
• The coach decided to play it safe in the final minutes of the game to protect their lead.
• Investors are playing it safe due to the current economic uncertainty.
• I'll play it safe and leave for the airport two hours earlier than planned.
• She decided to play it safe and stick to the original plan rather than trying something new.
• If you aren't sure about the directions, play it safe and use the GPS.
• The company is playing it safe by not launching any new products this year.
• Sometimes it's better to play it safe than to take a gamble you might lose.