What is another word for playing for time?
Pronunciation: [plˈe͡ɪɪŋ fɔː tˈa͡ɪm] (IPA) 
The phrase "playing for time" refers to delaying an action or decision in order to gain an advantage, avoid a negative consequence, or wait for a better opportunity. Synonyms for this phrase include stalling, procrastinating, buying time, temporizing, hesitating, dawdling, and dragging one's feet. Other phrases that convey a similar meaning to "playing for time" include "putting off the inevitable," "postponing the inevitable," "biding one's time," and "delaying the inevitable." These phrases all suggest that someone is delaying taking action or making a decision because they are not yet ready or are trying to gain an advantage.
