play safe
Don't take chances
To play safe is to avoid risk, choosing the cautious option over the potentially rewarding but uncertain one: I could invest in crypto, but I'd rather play safe and stick with index funds.
Also appears as play it safe.
The phrase implies accepting modest outcomes to prevent possible loss or harm.
Careful to avoid risk
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- waryGuardedly alert
- guardedWary and restrained
- tentativeUncertain and provisional
circumspect · hesitant · conservative · risk-averse · prudent · measured · deliberate · restrained
Protective head covering
- knee padsCushioned joint protectors
- life jacketWearable flotation device
- seatbeltVehicle passenger restraint
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
gloves · mouthguard · harness · reflective vest · elbow pads · shin guards · protective cup · wrist guards
Authentication string
- encryptionConverting data into code
- firewallNetwork access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- two-factor authenticationIdentity confirmation requiring two proofs
VPN · backup · secure connection · privacy settings · parental controls · spam filter · secure browsing · data protection
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- protectionGuarding against harm
- contraceptionPregnancy prevention measures
- barrier methodContraception using physical blockage
- STI preventionBlocking intimate disease spread
consent · testing · birth control · dental dam · PrEP · sexual health · responsible · precaution
cautious
Careful to avoid risk
tentative · circumspect · hesitant · conservative · risk-averse · prudent · measured · deliberate · restrained · reserved
helmet
Protective head covering
- knee padsCushioned joint protectors
- life jacketWearable flotation device
- seatbeltVehicle passenger restraint
padding · gloves · mouthguard · harness · reflective vest · elbow pads · shin guards · protective cup · wrist guards · childproofing
password
Authentication string
- encryptionConverting data into code
- firewallNetwork access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
two-factor authentication · VPN · backup · secure connection · privacy settings · parental controls · spam filter · secure browsing · data protection · logout
condom
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- protectionGuarding against harm
- contraceptionPregnancy prevention measures
- barrier methodContraception using physical blockage
STI prevention · consent · testing · birth control · dental dam · PrEP · sexual health · responsible · precaution
play safetake risks
Accept uncertain outcomes willingly
throw caution to the wind · gamble · take chances · risk it · live dangerously
play safetake the plunge
Commit after hesitation
explore · experiment · break new ground · push boundaries · think outside the box
play saferock the boat
Disturb a stable situation
make waves · go against the grain · break the rules · push the envelope · color outside the lines
play, safe, plays, played, playing, player, players, playful, playfully