present participle of play one's cards well

present participle of play one's cards right

present participle of play the hand one is dealt

present participle of play someone like a bass fiddle

It is allowable to retaliate against an enemy's dirty tricks by using the same ones against them. / Taking turns is morally right.

(idiomatic, intransitive) To play a subsidiary or subordinate role to someone or something else.

(baseball) A shift in the defensive alignment of the infielders towards home plate when there is a baserunner on first base, to increase the possibility of getting a double play.

(idiomatic) To play the devil; to make mischief.

(intransitive, Britain, informal, potentially offensive) To act with honour, decency, and responsibility.

(idiomatic, often derogatory) To assert that race or racism is involved in a situation, especially in order to exploit racist or antiracist attitudes.