call (something) into play
call (something) into play
To introduce something into a particular situation. Calling a merger into play might be the best option to save the company. I really wanted to visit you this weekend, but the flu called some other unpleasant factors into play.
See also: call, play
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
bring/call/put something into ˈplay
make something begin to work or operate; involve something in something: The exercise brings many skills into play. This latest decision calls many new factors into play.See also: bring, call, play, put, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- interpose (something) in(to) (something)
- interpose in
- interject
- interject (someone or something) into (something)
- interject into
- if I was/were in your place
- if I were in your place
- muddy
- muddy the water(s)
- muddy the waters, to