play the game

US /pleɪ ðə ɡeɪm/
UK /pleɪ ðə ɡeɪm/
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jogar o jogo, seguir as regras

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.
Ele não gosta das políticas da empresa, mas tem que jogar o jogo se quiser ser promovido.
Even though she disagreed with the decision, she decided to play the game and support her team.
Mesmo discordando da decisão, ela decidiu jogar o jogo e apoiar sua equipe.