play it for all it's worth

The phrase "play it for all it's worth" is an idiom used to describe taking full advantage of a situation or opportunity.

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Definition

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(informal, idiomatic)To take full advantage of a situation or opportunity.

Example

  • She played her connections for all they were worth to get the job.
  • When he saw the chance to speak at the conference, he played it for all it was worth.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "play it for all it's worth":

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