simple past tense and past participle of play the board

present participle of play the board

(poker) To have as one's best hand the communal cards on the board. A player in such a situation can only achieve a split pot, since all the other players can also play the board.

(idiomatic) To deliberately ignore the reality of a situation; to pretend a problem does not exist.

(idiomatic) Further along, in terms of time or progress. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see down, road.

(idiomatic) Further along, in terms of time or progress.

(idiomatic) To confront an adversary in his or her own environment

(idiomatic) To advertise oneself as a prostitute.

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(idiomatic) Insanity or craziness.