Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
not-play-the-game
idiomatic expression
/nɒt pleɪ ðə ɡeɪm/
Definition
To refuse to participate in a particular activity or situation, often implying nonconformity or resistance.
Examples
- She decided to not-play-the-game when her colleagues started gossiping.
- In a world full of competition, he chose to not-play-the-game and follow his own path.
- The activist chose to not-play-the-game of politics, believing in grassroots movements instead.
Meaning
The phrase suggests a choice not to engage in something that might typically be expected, often used in contexts where someone is rejecting social norms, rules, or expectations.
Synonyms
- opt out
- sit out
- refuse to engage
- withdraw
- not participate
