play catch-up

English

Verb

play catch-up (third-person singular simple present plays catch-up, present participle playing catch-up, simple past and past participle played catch-up)

  1. (sports, games) In a losing scenario, to take risks in an attempt to regain the lead.

See also
  • play the percentages
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