Play well with others In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "play well with others", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-11-16 02:11

Meaning of Play well with others

Play well with others phrase

To be friendly, helpful, or supportive when it comes to working with others.

 

 

Employees playing well with others have a higher chance of being admitted into our company because we emphasize the importance of teamwork skills.

John once played well with others when he was a kid, but he has become more competitive and aggressive since he reached adolescence.

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out of sympathy with (someone or something)

Not agreeing with or having an understanding of someone or something

Grammar and Usage of Play well with others

Verb Forms

  • played well with others
  • playing well with others

The verb "play" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Play well with others

The phrase was formed based on a common statement of praise for schoolchildren and is often used in the negative to describe adults who are competitive or aggressive.

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .
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