play at

Idioms and Phrases

Do or take part in half-heartedly, as in She was just playing at keeping house, letting the others do all the work . [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

“One day at a time, one play at a time, one minute at a time.”

From Los Angeles Times

"The more you play at this level, the more you learn how to win the games and we've proven that."

From BBC

LIV Golf's Sergio Garcia is set to rejoin the DP World Tour for the 2025 season as he seeks to play at next year's Ryder Cup.

From BBC

“It’s a new sport in the United States. It’s tactics, it’s pure skill. It’s everything you can imagine. It’s more advanced. It’s more aggressive. It’s more a physical sport. In Europe, to play at a young age, it’s totally free in most cases.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Rams and Patriots will play at 10 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times