play the game
US /pleɪ ðə ɡeɪm/
UK /pleɪ ðə ɡeɪm/
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stare al gioco, seguire le regole
to accept and follow the rules or established procedures, especially when they are unfair or disadvantageous to oneself, in order to achieve a goal or maintain a position
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He doesn't like the company's policies, but he has to play the game if he wants to get promoted.
Non gli piacciono le politiche aziendali, ma deve stare al gioco se vuole essere promosso.
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Even though she disagreed with the decision, she decided to play the game and support her team.
Anche se non era d'accordo con la decisione, ha deciso di stare al gioco e sostenere la sua squadra.