To attack instead of defending; to be bold and proactive.
play the man and not the ball
To object to someone's argument by attacking them or a facet of their …
play the ball and not the man
To object to someone's argument by attacking the argument itself inste…
take part
To participate or join.
take French leave
To leave quietly and unnoticed, without asking for permission or infor…
take guard
(For a new batsman, with help from the umpire) to mark a point on the …
take the piss
To tease, ridicule or mock (someone).