hang fire vs play for time

hang fire

verb

  • To wait or hold back. 

  • To fail to fire immediately when the trigger is pulled. 

noun

  • The situation when a gun does not immediately fire when the trigger is pulled, but may fire shortly after. 

play for time

verb

  • To delay a situation until one is prepared. 

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