It won't do any good to play up to me. I refuse to agree to your proposal.
•I played up to him and he still wouldn't give in to me.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
play along with someone — play along (with (someone/something)) to seem to support or be friendly to someone or something. He knew that if he didn t play along with the reporters, they would write unpleasant stories about him. I don t really like their idea that much but… … New idioms dictionary
play ball with someone — play ball (with (someone)) to agree to do something the way someone else wants you to. Critics say the agency has been pressured to play ball with drug companies. Related vocabulary: play along with someone/something, go along with… … New idioms dictionary
play ball with someone — play ball (with someone) phrase informal to do something, often something dishonest, that someone wants you to do Because he refused to play ball with these criminals, he was shot and seriously wounded. Thesaurus: to obey a law or rule, or to… … Useful english dictionary
play up to someone — play up to (someone/something) to treat someone or something very well so they will like you. Politicians are always playing up to the media. Usage notes: often said about efforts to benefit from someone s position or importance … New idioms dictionary
play footsie with someone — informal phrase to show sexual interest in someone by touching their feet with yours, usually under a table Thesaurus: to start a romantic or sexual relationshipsynonym Main entry: footsie … Useful english dictionary
play footsie with someone — play footsie with (someone) mainly American to be involved with a person or an organization secretly, because you know that other people will not approve. The government never forgave him for playing footsie with the terrorists … New idioms dictionary
play around (with someone) — 1. in. to aste time; to waste someone’s time. □ Stop playing around and get to work. □ Don’t play around with me! 2. in. to flirt or have an affair with someone. □ Those two have been playing around for months. □ … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
play hardball (with someone) — tv. to act trong and aggressive about an issue with someone. □ Things are getting a little tough. The president has decided to play hardball on this issue. □ If he wants to play hardball with us, we can play that way, too … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
play ball (with someone) — tv. to cooperate with someone. □ Are you going to play ball, or do I have to report you to the boss? □ You will be better off if you will play ball with me … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
play games with someone — If you are not completely honest, or behave in a way that is insincere, evasive or intentionally misleading, you are playing games with someone. Look, stop playing games with us. Just tell us if you re interested in the project or not … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
play footsie with someone — informal to show sexual interest in someone by touching their feet with yours, usually under a table … English dictionary
