Play yourself out
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To perform until the end or until one loses energy or ability.
They played themselves out on the field and ran every drill with all they had.
Often appears as...
- play oneself out in the game
- play oneself out in the match
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To lose effectiveness or validity over time.
The old cultural norms are playing themselves out, as new ideas emerge.
Often appears as...
- play oneself out naturally
- situations playing themselves out
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrase
To perform until the end or until one loses energy or ability.
They played themselves out on the field and ran every drill with all they had.
Often appears as...
- play oneself out in the game
- play oneself out in the match
phrase
To lose effectiveness or validity over time.
The old cultural norms are playing themselves out, as new ideas emerge.
Often appears as...
- play oneself out naturally
- situations playing themselves out
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Exhaustion
Used when someone has used all their energy in an activity, often sports-related.
After running the marathon, he had played himself out.
Pro Tip 2/3Full Effort
Implies giving all one's effort, usually in a positive sense of dedication or commitment.
She played herself out during the competition to win the first prize.
Pro Tip 3/3Exhaust Resources
Can refer to using all available resources or options until nothing is left.
The team played itself out with early aggressive plays and had no strategies left.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Exhaustion
Used when someone has used all their energy in an activity, often sports-related.
After running the marathon, he had played himself out.
Pro Tip 2/3Full Effort
Implies giving all one's effort, usually in a positive sense of dedication or commitment.
She played herself out during the competition to win the first prize.
Pro Tip 3/3Exhaust Resources
Can refer to using all available resources or options until nothing is left.
The team played itself out with early aggressive plays and had no strategies left.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Exhaustion
Used when someone has used all their energy in an activity, often sports-related.
After running the marathon, he had played himself out.
Pro Tip 2/3Full Effort
Implies giving all one's effort, usually in a positive sense of dedication or commitment.
She played herself out during the competition to win the first prize.
Pro Tip 3/3Exhaust Resources
Can refer to using all available resources or options until nothing is left.
The team played itself out with early aggressive plays and had no strategies left.
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