play it safe

play it safe(
pley
 
iht
 
seyf
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. ir a lo seguro
When starting a company, it's best to play it safe until you have a stable business.Al montar una empresa, es mejor ir a lo seguro hasta tener un negocio estable.
b. ir sobre seguro
I prefer to play it safe and not invest more than $1,000 at first.Prefiero ir sobre seguro y no invertir más de $1,000 de entrada
c. no arriesgarse
David played it safe and never Asked Monica out, but now he regrets it.David no se arriesgó y nunca invitó a Mónica a salir, pero ahora se arrepiente.
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