simple past tense and past participle of play the ball and not the man

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of play the ball and not the man

simple past tense and past participle of play the ball, not the man

Abbreviation of Nottinghamshire or Nottingham.

(chiefly UK, dated) Without any doubt whatsoever; for sure.

Alternative form of no strings attached

(UK, informal) With no discussion or controversy.

In a stuporous state following a high from heroin.

Alternative form of you don't get something for nothing

One cannot expect to receive some benefit if one does not pay for it in some way or does not face a counterbalancing hazard or harm.