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Play one's cards close to one's chest to work or negotiate in a careful and private manner(비밀로 하다, 속을 안 드러내다, 신중하고 비밀스럽게 협상하다): I played my cards close to my chest when I went to the bank to negotiate for a loan.
Play one's cards right to take advantage of one's opportunities(기회를 잘 이용하다): If you play your cards right you will probably get a promotion soon.
Play one's trump card to use one's most powerful or effective strategy or device(비장의 방책을 쓰다): I played my trump card when I told my boss that I would quit if I did not get an increase in salary.
Play out of one's skin give an outstanding performance(훌륭한 성과를 올리다): Liverpool played out of their skin and deserve credit for a superior performance.
Play politics to negotiate politically, to allow politics to control a situation where principle should prevail(권모술수를 부리다, 당리당략에 호소하다; 정치적 입장을 이용하다): The mayor tried to play politics but it was a failed attempt.