play the game
US /pleɪ ðə ɡeɪm/
UK /pleɪ ðə ɡeɪm/
1.
mengikut rentak, mematuhi peraturan
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.
Dia tidak suka dasar syarikat, tetapi dia perlu mengikut rentak jika dia mahu dinaikkan pangkat.
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Even though she disagreed with the decision, she decided to play the game and support her team.
Walaupun dia tidak bersetuju dengan keputusan itu, dia memutuskan untuk mengikut rentak dan menyokong pasukannya.