play pendulum

"Play pendulum" can describe oscillation between extremes in various contexts, including board games, metaphors, and early childhood education.

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Definition

C1Metaphor

(figurative)A situation where actions, decisions, or conditions swing back and forth between two extremes.

Example

  • The debate on the policy often feels like a play pendulum, swinging between strict regulation and complete freedom.

B2Early Childhood Education

(technical)Balancing structured and unstructured activities to ensure a comprehensive learning experience for children.

Example

  • Teachers need to balance the play pendulum to provide both guided learning and free play for young students.

B2Board Games

(specific)Participating in the board game Pendulum, which involves managing time and resources to gain advantages.

Example

  • We spent the evening playing Pendulum, strategizing to outmaneuver each other for the throne.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "play pendulum":

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