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play the field

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Definition


To have multiple romantic relationships with the intent of finding your best match.

Context : Popular Culture, Relationships, Social Life
Category: Slang, Vernacular
Semantic: date

"Playing the field" is socially accepted in Western societies. It does not necessarily imply sexual involvement. A person "plays the field" to try to find the most suitable life partner.

Usage of “play the field”

  1. He wants to play the field before getting married.

Examples of idiom “play the field” from Twitter
  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'xSimplyCharliex'
    xSimplyCharliex:

    Watching chowder. He said he's gonna play the field till he's 34 then think if he's ready to settle down lol

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'fordstompschevy'
    fordstompschevy:

    @KimKardashian Hi Kim, I think you and Reggie should just remains friends. He's a player and needs some time to play the field.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'LEWisMe'
    LEWisMe:

    Does nobody think I'm serious when I say I'm done "playing the field"?

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'narcissuse1s'
    narcissuse1s:

    @Redd205 yes i am tired of playing the field looking for mr right