play (it) safe

idiomPart ofsafe

play (it) safe — idiom

1. to choose a course of action that involves the least risk, even if it means miss

1.慣用語
釋義

to choose a course of action that involves the least risk, even if it means missing out on a possible reward.

例句

Instead of investing in a new tech company, Hyun played it safe and put his money in a savings account.

The chef played safe by serving classic dishes that everyone would enjoy.