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play hard to get

idiom

Of 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.


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  1. 01

    bone hard

    As hard as a bone, rock hard.

  2. 02

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  3. 03

    child's play

    Something particularly easy or simple.

  4. 04

    cold hard cash

    Money, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.

  5. 05

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

  6. 06

    die hard

    Of a living being, to die only after a desperate struggle for life.

  7. 07

    don't get someone started

    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  8. 08

    drive a hard bargain

    To negotiate forcefully.

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