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playing the field

[ˈpleɪɪŋ ðə fiːld]
verb phrase
namorar vários parceiros; não se comprometer com uma pessoa
1. Dating or courting multiple people at the same time without committing to one person
He's been playing the field since his breakup and isn't looking for anything serious.
Ele tem namorado várias pessoas desde o término e não está procurando algo sério.
2. Keeping one's options open in romantic relationships
She decided to play the field for a while before settling down.
Ela decidiu namorar vários parceiros por um tempo antes de se estabelecer.
3. Taking advantage of multiple opportunities or possibilities
In business, playing the field means exploring different markets before investing heavily.
Nos negócios, não se comprometer significa explorar diferentes mercados antes de investir bastante.
NYC Slang
juggling
Synonyms
dating aroundseeing other peoplekeeping options openflirting with multiple partners
Antonyms
settling downcommittingbeing exclusivegoing steady

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ficar com vários; namorar vários parceiros
Most common usage in Brazil, referring to casual dating or flirting with multiple people
Rio de Janeiro
ficar com vários; curtir vários
Informal expression using 'ficar' and 'curtir'
São Paulo
não se comprometer; manter opções abertas
More formal or neutral expression
Portugal
andar com vários; não se comprometer
Portuguese usage emphasizes romantic involvement without commitment

Related Idioms & Phrases

have multiple irons in the fire
keep one's options open
spread one's wings
sow one's wild oats
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