0 to agree to work with or help someone in the way they have suggested: --
The family wanted him to be taken care of at home, but the insurance company refused to play ball.
1 infmlto agree to work with or help someone in the way the person has suggested: --
The family wanted a full-time nurse but the insurance company refused to play ball (= would not pay for one).
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
play ball