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play something out 1. to play something, such as a game, to the very end. I was bored with the game, but I felt I had to play it out. She played out the rest of the game. 2. to unwind, unfold, or unreel something. (See also pay something out.) Please play some more rope out. They played out many feet of cable. play out [for a process] to run out; to finish. The whole incident is about to play out. Then it all will be forgotten. When the event plays out, everything will return to normal. play out something also play itself out to go through a process We're waiting to see how the debate about more education reform will play itself out in the weeks ahead. 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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