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play for keeps |
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play for keeps to do things with permanent effect; to be serious in one's actions. (From the game of marbles, where the winner actually keeps all the marbles won.) Are we playing for keeps or can we give everything back at the end of the game? We are playing for keeps, so be careful of what you do. play for keeps (American & Australian informal) to do something very seriously and not just for enjoyment These arms dealers play for keeps - they want the best weapons available and will do anything to get them. play for keeps to do something with very serious concern about the results These bargaining sessions are most difficult because both sides are playing for keeps. In many New York publishing houses, softball is played for keeps. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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