Play dirty In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "play dirty", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-07-11 04:07

Meaning of Play dirty

Synonyms:

Hit Below The Belt , stack the cards

Play dirty American British informal

To deceive or cheat in order to achieve or succeed in something, especially in a competition
 

This football squad played dirty after they conceded one goal, pushing and slapping the opponent in the head when the referee wasn't looking.

Jane plays dirty in the examination when asking for his friend to gain a high score.

I heard that this team isn't afraid to play dirty to defeat us in the knockout round.

Other phrases about:

string someone along

To maintain someone's attention or to keep them waiting in a state of uncertainty. 

smell a rat
to doubt that something is untrue, unreliable or deceptive
crooked as a barrel of fish hooks

Very dishonest and deceptive

take sb for a ride

To deceive or trick someone

screw someone over

Cheat, exploit someone; intentionally put someone in an unfair or unfavourable situation

Grammar and Usage of Play dirty

Verb Forms

  • play dirty
  • playing dirty
  • plays dirty
  • played dirty

The verb "play" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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