play for time
US /pleɪ fɔr taɪm/
UK /pleɪ fɔr taɪm/
1.
gagner du temps, temporiser
to delay something because you are not ready or need more time to think or act
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The politician tried to play for time during the debate, hoping to gather more information.
Le politicien a essayé de gagner du temps pendant le débat, espérant recueillir plus d'informations.
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I need to play for time until my backup arrives.
Je dois gagner du temps jusqu'à ce que mes renforts arrivent.