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play the game

Idioms  

  1. Behave according to accepted customs, obey the rules. For example, Not every foreign company can be counted on to play the game. The game here alludes to a sport with a set of rules. [Late 1800s] Also see play games.

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“But we all know how important the fans are. They help us big time. They motivate us and give us energy. So I’m just going to be where my feet are and go out every single day and play the game.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Why are we good for baseball? Because our players play the game the right way.”

From Los Angeles Times

So the foundation might be the same, but she has got to kind of play the game for a while and she’s got to find out information from them first.

From Los Angeles Times

The fact Covina agreed to play the game past midnight on short notice was a tribute to the relationship Murphy has with Covina coach Tim O’Leary, who was once the pitching coach at South Hills.

From Los Angeles Times

"Wait for 24 hours, let us play the game which is more important."

From Barron's

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