the state of play

the state of play

The current situation or circumstances. What's the state of play here? Someone give me an update. Before going in, you should know that the state of play in the facility is quite poor.
See also: of, play, state
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the state of play

BRITISH
COMMON The state of play is the current situation. It's probably not a great time to open up a shop, given the economic state of play. So what's the state of play on that project?
See also: of, play, state
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

state of play

1 the score at a particular time in a cricket or football match. 2 the current situation in an ongoing process, especially one involving opposing or competing parties. British
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

the state of ˈplay

what is happening now in a situation which is developing or changing: We go to our correspondent for the latest state of play in the peace talks.
See also: of, play, state
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • state of play
  • close of play
  • play off
  • double play
  • walk on stage and off again
  • play ball with someone
  • give (something) full play
  • play as
  • fair play to someone
  • play with (one)
References in periodicals archive
According to (https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/05/06/new-state-of-play-lands-may-9-at-300pm-pacific-time/) Sony , the State of Play livestream this May 9 will start on 3 p.m. EST.
Sony's Next State Of Play Goes Live On May 9
The ministers will also take note of a report on the state of play of work on the proposal for a regulation amending the 2008 regulation on the establishment of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).
The ministers for research will also assess the state of play of the two proposals aiming to improve the contribution of the EIT to the objectives of Horizon 2020.
COMPETITIVENESS COUNCIL/RESEARCH : MINISTERS TO ADOPT GENERAL APPROACH ON HORIZON 2020
EVAN WILLIAMS will be keeping up with the State Of Play at Anfield this Saturday, but he is looking forward to his return to Merseyside action in two months.
Williams eyes Merseyside double victory
SATURDAY'S big-race rider Paul Moloney has been an important cog in the State Of Play story - especially after his run in the Feltham.
Horse Racing: RELAXED STATE