To pretend to agree with somebody or something in order to gain an advantage, avoid conflict, or to get more information.
I disagreed with the idea but I had to play along because everyone else liked it.
He knew that if he didn't play along with the reporters, they would write unpleasant stories about him.
I don't really like their idea that much but for now, it is probably a good idea simply to play along.
It also has the literal meaning to play a musical instrument with someone or a group.
The trombonist sat down and began to play along with the other musicians.
(This is also called "sitting in").
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| Okay, so I couldn't find a photo for "play along", but "don't bite the hand that feeds you", my dear readers... |
Today's idiom is Bite The Hand That Feeds You, which means:
Turn on someone that has supported you. to treat someone badly who has helped you in some way, often someone who has provided you with money
It is unwise to bite the hand that feeds you, but TV journalists need to tell the truth about the news business.
Leaving the company after they've spent three years training you - it's a bit like biting the hand that feeds you.
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