Play (something) off as (something else) In english explanation

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

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-09-28 04:09

Meaning of Play (something) off as (something else)

Play (something) off as (something else) phrasal verb

If you "play something off as something else", you influence the perception of others by making something appear to be something else.

He usually plays Lisa off as a selfish and angry person but we all know that she is the opposite.

My mom has played the curfew time off as a protection to me.

Our teacher played the new teaching method off as an encouragement for us to study better.

Grammar and Usage of Play (something) off as (something else)

Verb Forms

  • to play (something) off as (something else)
  • playing (something) off as (something else)
  • plays (something) off as (something else)
  • played (something) off as (something else)

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

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