play the victim card
idiomTo portray oneself as an innocent victim instead of taking responsibility.
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card of ten
A bold front, an instance of standing one's ground.
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child's play
Something particularly easy or simple.
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drawing card
Synonym of drawcard (“something that attracts patronage to a place or an event”).
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fall victim
To suffer as a result of external circumstances or someone else's actions.
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get out of jail free card
A certain privilege or advantage that provides relief from an undesirable situation or immunity from punishment or consequences.
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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.