"play or pay" meaning in All languages combined

See play or pay on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

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  1. (gambling, archaic) Either continue with a gambling arrangement or forfeit the money. Tags: archaic Categories (topical): Gambling Synonyms: PP [initialism] Related terms: pay per play, pay to play, pay or play

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