play games
To deceive; to lie about one's intentions.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Stop playing games and tell me the truth.”
“I want a serious answer about the contract, so please stop playing games with me.”
“The negotiator realized the other side was merely playing games to delay the final agreement until the deadline passed.”
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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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blame game
A situation in which people attempt to blame others rather than trying to resolve a problem.
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change the game
To revolutionize a field of endeavor.
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child's play
Something particularly easy or simple.
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fair game
Actions permissible by the rules.
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for the love of the game
Doing something for one's own enjoyment or other intrinsic desire to do so; not for other reasons such as money or other ulterior motives.
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fun and games
Recreation; nothing serious; easy, enjoyable activities.
Last updated August 10, 2026