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play silly buggers

idiom
Meaning

To act in a stupid or reckless manner.


Examples
SIMPLE

Stop playing silly buggers and finish your work.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager told the team to stop playing silly buggers during the safety briefing.

COMPLEX

Despite the gravity of the situation, the group continued to play silly buggers, much to the frustration of the project lead.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    child's play

    Something particularly easy or simple.

  2. 02

    go play in the traffic

    To go elsewhere and feel free to engage in risky behavior; to get lost.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    hold-up play

    A play where an attacker retains possession of the ball, while the teammates can move up the field.

  5. 05

    play a part

    To be involved in such a way to affect the outcome, to be a contributing factor.

  6. 06

    play a role

    To have an effect or influence on a situation or outcome; to contribute to something.

  7. 07

    play all one's cards

    To use all one's resources.

  8. 08

    play along

    To take part in a charade, deception, or practical joke.

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