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Today's Expressions

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play it safe

to act cautiously · to avoid risk

What's the situation?

Imagine you're at a crossroads with a big project. There's a daring, high-reward option, and a steady, predictable one. If you 'play it safe,' you're choosing the latter! 🐢 It's all about minimizing potential downsides, especially when stakes are high. Think 'better safe than sorry' in a business context.

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raise a red flag

indicate a problem or warning · suggest something is wrong

What's the situation?

This is your go-to phrase when something just doesn't feel right in a project, a proposal, or even a casual business discussion. 🚩 It's like your gut feeling is shouting, "Hold on, something's off!" Use it to politely point out potential issues before they become actual disasters.

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