Usually means: Avoid risks, choose secure options.
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We found 9 dictionaries that define the word play it safe:

General (4 matching dictionaries)
  1. play it safe: Merriam-Webster
  2. play it safe: Wiktionary
  3. play it safe: TheFreeDictionary.com

Business (2 matching dictionaries)
  1. play it safe: Legal dictionary
  2. play it safe: Financial dictionary

Computing (1 matching dictionary)
  1. play it safe: Encyclopedia

Medicine (1 matching dictionary)
  1. play it safe: Medical dictionary

Miscellaneous (1 matching dictionary)
  1. play it safe: Idioms

Definitions from Wiktionary (play it safe)

verb:  To take a cautious, risk-free approach.

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