Stop playing games and tell me the truth.
play games
idiomTo deceive; to lie about one's intentions.
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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child's play
Something particularly easy or simple.
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fun and games
Recreation; nothing serious; easy, enjoyable activities.
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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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number games
A numbers game: the use of inappropriate statistics (numbers) to reflect a desired result (usually misleading).
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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.