Example
“After his long relationship ended, Amir decided to play the field for a while.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
level playing field
Neutral · CEFR B2
a fair situation in which no one has an unfair advantage
live and let live
Neutral · CEFR B1
to accept other people's choices without trying to control them
with open arms
Neutral · CEFR B1
with an enthusiastic and affectionate welcome
give someone the eye
Informal · CEFR B2
to signal romantic or sexual attraction through deliberate glances
save face
Neutral · CEFR B2
to protect one's dignity or public reputation after embarrassment or failure
live in sin
Neutral · CEFR C1
to cohabit romantically without having married
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.