go outside and play

"Go outside and play" is something that parents tell their children. It means that the children should find games or activities to do outside in the yard or in their neighborhood.

"Go outside and play" was more common in the past. In recent years in the United States, parents are more concerned about their children being hurt or getting into trouble, so they don't tell their kids to "go outside and play" as much.

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