Last Updated :2025/11/27

play for time

Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
時間稼ぎをする / 準備ができるまで状況を引き延ばす
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交渉が緊迫すると、マネージャーは来週に別の会議を提案して時間を稼ぐことにした。

present singular third-person

participle present

participle past

past

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(idiomatic) To delay a situation until one is prepared.

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play for time

When negotiations grew tense, the manager decided to play for time by suggesting another meeting next week.

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When negotiations grew tense, the manager decided to play for time by suggesting another meeting next week.

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