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  1. idiom. Add to word list. to hold an interest in a number of people or things, especially to become romantically or sexually involved with a number of partners: Becky's not ready to settle down with one man - she enjoys playing the field too much.

  2. 1. To bet on all horses in a race other than the one favored to win. My father had this curious strategy of always playing the field when he bet on horse races. Never worked for him, though. 2. By extension, to date a variety of people rather than making a commitment to one person.

  3. 1. To bet on all horses in a race other than the one favored to win. My father had this curious strategy of always playing the field when he bet on horse races. Never worked for him, though. 2. By extension, to date a variety of people rather than making a commitment to one person.

  4. Idioms and Phrases. 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.”.

  5. 3 days ago · Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. play the field in American English. US. 1. to take a broad area of operations; not confine one's activities to one object. 2. Informal. to date more than one person during the same period of time. See full dictionary entry for field.

  6. Grammar Reference. Idioms. Play the field meaning. What does the saying 'Play the field' mean? Idiom: Play the field. Meaning: Someone who plays the field dates or has sexual relationships with many people. Country: International English | Subject Area: Sex and sexuality | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used. Contributor: Richard Flynn.

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