play to win
The phrase "play to win" is commonly used in both sports and everyday contexts to describe a competitive approach focused on achieving success.
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Definition
B2Sports
(competitive)To engage in a game or competition with the primary goal of achieving victory.
Example
- The team always plays to win, leaving everything on the field.
B2General
(idiomatic)To adopt a determined and strategic approach aimed at achieving the best possible outcome in any endeavor.
Example
- In business, she always plays to win, never settling for second place.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "play to win":
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