play games

play games
To deceive, to lie about ones intentions

Stop playing games with me and tell me the truth.


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  • play games — to behave in a silly way by not saying what you really think or by not being serious enough Stop playing games and tell him what you really feel …   English dictionary

  • 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

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