Play (right) into (one's) hands In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "play (right) into (one's) hands", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2022-02-16 11:02

play into somebody's hands , play (right) into the hands of (one)

Play (right) into (one's) hands verb phrase figurative common

To accidentally do exactly what one desires or requires for one's plans or schemes to succeed.

You played right into Paul's hands by accepting a ride in his car.

If you become angry at the man's extreme actions, it will only play right into his hands.

If you walk out of the meeting in anger, you will play into the hands of the other side.

an old/a wise head on young shoulders

A child or young person who thinks, talks and behaves like an older person who has more experience of life.

deliver on (something)

To do what you promised to do or what people expect you to do

be looking over your shoulder

To feel that unpleasant or dangerous things likely happen to you

To Cave in to Someone

Used to mean that you give up what you want to do what someone else wants.

ice out

1. To behave towards someone in a way that lacks affection
2. To decorate something with diamonds

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