The title of the book is a clever play on words.
play on words
idiomA pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.
The comedian used a funny play on words about gardening to make the audience laugh during his show.
The author frequently employed a subtle play on words throughout the novel, forcing the reader to consider the double meanings hidden within the dialogue.
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child's play
Something particularly easy or simple.
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empty words
Any type of talk with little meaning; a message that seems to contain meaningful content but is actually vapid.
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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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have words
To argue, to have an argument.
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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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man of few words
A man who doesn't speak much; a habitually terse or taciturn man.
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mark my words
Listen to me; used before or after a statement one wishes to emphasize, especially a prediction.