play the race card

card of ten

A bold front, an instance of standing one's ground.

caucus race

The competitive process in which a political party selects their candidate, especially presidential; a primary election via caucus.

child's play

Something particularly easy or simple.

drawing card

Synonym of drawcard (“something that attracts patronage to a place or an event”).

get out of jail free card

A certain privilege or advantage that provides relief from an undesirable situation or immunity from punishment or consequences.

go play in the traffic

To go elsewhere and feel free to engage in risky behavior; to get lost.

grandstand play

A successful play or other manoeuvre during a sporting competition in which one or more players shows off unnecessarily in order to entertain or impress the spectators.

hold-up play

A play where an attacker retains possession of the ball, while the teammates can move up the field.