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play the field
play the field
to date many different people rather than just one. When Tom told Ann good-bye, he said he wanted to play the field. He said he wanted to play the field while he was still young.
play the field
to have many romantic or sexual relationships After leaving that guy she lived with for five years she's now ready to play the field.
play the field
to have many romantic or sexual relationships She's not interested in marriage at this stage, so she's quite happy to play the field.
play the field
Date more than one person; avoid an exclusive commitment. For example, All of Joe's friends are married now, but he continues to play the field. This term originated in British horseracing, where it meant "to bet on every horse in a race except the favorite." It was transferred to other activities about 1930.
play the field
To date more than one person at the same time.