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What is another word for plays off?

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To compete against in a play-off

To engage in competition

To cause to fail

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To compete against in a play-off

“After tying for first place in the league, the two teams will play off to determine the ultimate champion.”

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To engage in competition

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To cause to fail

baulks^UK

balks^US

cooks someone's goose

puts a spoke in someone's wheel

takes the wind out of your sails

neutralizes^US

neutralises^UK

throws monkey wrench in

beats someone to the draw

beats someone to the punch

throws a spanner in the works

halts in its tracks

throws a monkey wrench in the works

takes wind out of sails

ostracizes^US

brings to a standstill

ostracises^UK

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