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play the stock market
Ⅰ.
play the (money/stock) market
FINANCE to trade shares, bonds, etc., especially in order to make money quickly, rather than to invest over a longer period: »

Spread betting companies offer an opportunity for private individuals to play the stock market.

Main Entry: play
Ⅱ.
play the market
FINANCE, STOCK MARKET to risk money buying and selling shares, etc.: »

He had an instinct for finance, subscribed to the Wall Street Journal, and played the market.

Main Entry: market

Financial and business terms. 2012.