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play games (with someone)

Fig. to use clever strategies against someone. Come on! Stop playing games with me. Let's talk this over.

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play games

to lie or behave in a way that is not completely honest We're not playing games when we say we need more help to finish this project.

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play games

to deceive someone about what you intend to do (often + with ) I don't think they ever really intended to buy the software. They were just playing games with us.

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play games

Be evasive or deceptive, as in Don't play games with me-I want an honest answer. Also see play the game.

See also: game, play

play games

Slang

To be evasive or deceptive: Quit playing games and tell me what you want.

See also: game, play