The phrase "a neat play" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a theatrical performance that is well-executed, organized, or cleverly constructed.
Example: "The director's vision truly came to life in a neat play that captivated the audience from start to finish."
Alternatives: "an impressive performance" or "a clever production".
In a neat play on expectations, however, it is Arnold who constantly battles with the guilt of betrayal, and Vera who is able to compartmentalise their weekly meetings.
And, in a neat play on one of her favourite catchphrases – one she deployed for divisive ends, separating friends from foes – he declared of Thatcher that "lying here, she is one of us", sharing the common destiny of all mortals.
While not a new idea, Toyota is executing a neat play on the digital road in its new Crown Hybrid series of cars.
Although Tomlin's performance is fresh, the show has a somewhat dated, swingin'-tothe-oldies feel... Harold Pinter's 1978 play "Betrayal," which is in revival at the Roundabout's stunningly restored and unpoetically named new home, the American Airlines Theatre, is, on the face of it, a rather neat play — or tidy, as they would say in Pinter's native England.
Although Tomlin's performance is fresh, the show has a somewhat dated, swingin'-tothe-oldies feel... Harold Pinter's 1978 play "Betrayal," which is in revival at the Roundabout's stunningly restored and unpoetically named new home, the American Airlines Theatre, is, on the face of it, a rather neat play — or tidy, as they would say in Pinter's native England..
The visitors took the lead through George Cooper, who applied a low finish after neat play from James Baillie.
Then Jota gave the Bees the lead in the final minute of the first half with a smart finish after neat play.
Kilmarnock almost took a two goal advantage after neat play involving talented youngster Greg Kiltie on the edge of the box.
It was a really good team goal with some neat play in the build-up.
It is the latter who takes his team down inside the red zone, as the Lions fake a reverse to Bush – who had lined up in the slot – to set up a neat screen play, Bell tucking in behind the middle of his line and following his blocks for a 27-yard gain.
In a neat trick played at the end of the novel, Kemal uses those objects to form the nucleus of a real-life museum, and hires an old acquaintance, the writer Orhan Pamuk, to write his story.
