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If spelling becomes the only focal point of his teacher's interest, clearly a bright child will likely to "play safe". He will tend to write (only words within his spelling range, choosing to avoid) adventurous language. That's why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionaries and pay attention to content rather than technical ability. The expression "play safe" probably means ______.