play nice in the sandbox
play nice in the sandbox
To be amiable and cooperative when interacting with others. A reference to play between young children in sandboxes, the phrase is usually used of adults. A: "Who can we add to the team that won't mess up its chemistry?" B: "How about Melissa? She plays nice in the sandbox." Come on, fellas, can't we play nice in the sandbox? We'll never come up with a solution if everyone keeps arguing.
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