play it safe
采取保守的做法，避免冒险或风险
口语·采取稳妥做法
英文释义
to take cautious or conservative actions in order to avoid risks or potential harm
例句
I decided to play it safe and take the bus instead of driving in the storm.
典故来源
源自赌博或冒险场景，指选择低风险选项以避免损失，后广泛用于日常决策。