She is playing hard to get with him.
play hard to get
idiomOf a courtship, to be coy; to feign lack of romantic interest in a certain person, so as to compel that person to be more overt in expressing interest.
He kept texting her, but she was playing hard to get to see if he was truly interested.
Although she felt a strong connection, she decided to play hard to get, hoping that a little distance would encourage him to pursue her more earnestly.
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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bone hard
As hard as a bone, rock hard.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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child's play
Something particularly easy or simple.
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cold hard cash
Money, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
Last updated April 17, 2026