play God
English
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Verb
editplay God (third-person singular simple present plays God, present participle playing God, simple past and past participle played God)
- (intransitive, usually derogatory) To act in ways commonly associated with or reserved for God, especially by scientific means, such as exercising omnipotence or excessive control over life and nature.
- With all due respect, professor, do you really think that playing God and researching human immortality is a wise idea?
Translations
editmake life-and-death decisions
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