The idiom "to play for time" means to try to delay something, often to gain time or avoid a decision.
L'idioma "to play for time" significa cercare di ritardare qualcosa, spesso per guadagnare tempo o evitare una decisione.
| Idiom | to play for time |
|---|---|
| Definition | to try and delay something |
| Examples | - Will you please stop playing for time and tell me what you have decided. - He said he needs to ask his wife first, but I think he's just playing for time and he doesn't intend to help us at all. |
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