play Cupid
To act as a matchmaker, trying to coerce or induce two people into a romantic relationship.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“My friend loves to play Cupid for all of us.”
“She decided to play Cupid by inviting both of them to dinner, hoping they would fall in love.”
“Despite his insistence that he preferred solitude, his sister continued to play Cupid, orchestrating elaborate social encounters designed to spark a romance.”
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child's play
Something particularly easy or simple.
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go play in the traffic
To go elsewhere and feel free to engage in risky behavior; to get lost.
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grandstand play
A successful play or other manoeuvre during a sporting competition in which one or more players shows off unnecessarily in order to entertain or impress the spectators.
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hold-up play
A play where an attacker retains possession of the ball, while the teammates can move up the field.
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play a part
To be involved in such a way to affect the outcome, to be a contributing factor.
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play a role
To have an effect or influence on a situation or outcome; to contribute to something.
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play all one's cards
To use all one's resources.
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play along
To take part in a charade, deception, or practical joke.
Last updated August 10, 2026