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Meaning of play it for all it's worth | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

to take full advantage of
idiomatic
To go the maximum extent; to go all the way
idiomatic

Examples

“I tell you-all boys, when you-all got a hunch, play it for all it's worth. What's luck good for, if you all ain't to ride it? And when you-all ride it, ride like hell.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

play it pear-shaped play it safe play it straight play like play merry havoc with play merry hell with