Julia Huong
2023-03-15 06:03
Play (silly) games (with somebody) informal verb phrase
Used when somebody doesn't treat a situation seriously, especially in order to cheat somebody else and get what they want
We are really interested in placing an order under negotiation. Don't play silly games with us.
Are you certain he's not playing silly games with you?
To deceive or trick someone
Cheat, exploit someone; intentionally put someone in an unfair or unfavourable situation
1. A swindler or cheat, especially in a card game.
2. To defraud, scam, or overcharge someone.
Used when two rivals or teams in a competition or game have the same score, and neither side is the winner
The verb "play" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him
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