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).