Meaning of 'Merely playing for time'

Ariadna · Wed Mar 31, 2004 15:45 pm *Meaning of 'Merely playing for time'*

Test No. incompl/advan-14 "Time Expressions (2)", question 3

My opinion is that they don't know what to do and are merely playing ......... time.

(a) to
(b) for
(c) at
(d) in

Test No. incompl/advan-14 "Time Expressions (2)", answer 3

My opinion is that they don't know what to do and are merely playing for time.

Correct answer: (b) for

Hi Alan and Torsten! Explain me, please! ....Merely playing for time....

Thank you

Ariadna

Alan · Wed Mar 31, 2004 16:33 pm *Playing for time*

Hi,

Just waiting to get extra time.

Alan
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Ariadna · Sat Apr 10, 2004 22:22 pm *Playing for time*

casafon · Sun May 11, 2008 14:37 pm *Meaning of 'Merely playing for time'*

How else do you say this? Gaining time? Is it correct?

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