How to Pronounce "play politics"
expression
PLAY PAH-luh-tiks
play POL-uh-tiks
Definition
To act in a way that tries to gain personal advantage by using or manipulating rules, people, or situations, often for selfish reasons instead of being honest or direct.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈpɑɫəˌtɪks
British English
plˈeɪ/ /pˈɒlətˌɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY PAH-luh-tiks
UK
play POL-uh-tiks
Listen in Context
He likes to play politics at work to get promotions.
You shouldn't play politics with people's feelings.
Some people play politics to get what they want.
I can't stand it when coworkers start to play politics instead of just doing their jobs.