play away
Upper Intermediate (B2) informal
In sport, to play a game at the other team's place; or to secretly have another romantic relationship while you have a partner.
"Arsenal play away at Manchester City this weekend, which will be a tough test."
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You're one play away.
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TSN · 93:42
And play away from the puck.
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ESPN FC · 60:42
They will play away at Gladbach.
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ESPN FC · 6:05
They will play away at Gladbach.
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Pittsburgh Steelers · 18:51
The Steelers will play away in Florida twice.