phrasal verb

Play up to

Letter PInseparable

2Sections

Flatter someone

Meanings

  • Flatter someone (intransitive, American English)
  • Behave in a way expected (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • I'm PLAYING UP TO my boss at the moment because I want the promotion.
  • He's got a reputation for being trouble and PLAYS UP TO it.

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