"play the advantage" meaning in All languages combined

See play the advantage on Wiktionary

Verb [English]

Forms: plays the advantage [present, singular, third-person], playing the advantage [participle, present], played the advantage [participle, past], played the advantage [past]
Head templates: {{en-verb|*}} play the advantage (third-person singular simple present plays the advantage, present participle playing the advantage, simple past and past participle played the advantage)
  1. (sports) To allow play to continue, that the referee doesn't whistle for a foul, despite the attacking team being fouled, because they are in an advantageous position. Categories (topical): Sports Synonyms: play advantage, play an advantage
    Sense id: en-play_the_advantage-en-verb-mvoEyrGc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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