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play well with others
play well with others
To be amiable and cooperative when interacting with others. The phrase is based on a common statement of praise for schoolchildren and is often used in the negative to describe adults who are competitive or aggressive. A: "Who can we add to the team that won't mess up its chemistry?" B: "How about Melissa? She plays well with others." I didn't come on this reality show to make friends. The other competitors better watch out, because I don't play well with others.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Miu | | mee-oo | Japanese |
Micky | | MIK-ee | English |
Roseanne | | [rəu'zæn] | |
Georgios | | - | Greek, Ancient Greek |
Stanimir | | - | Bulgarian, Russian, Serbian, Medieval Slavic |
Halli | | - | Ancient Scandinavian |