What's (someone) playing at? In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "What's (someone) playing at?", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Tommy Tran

2021-10-18 08:10

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What's (someone) playing at? informal question

Used to ask about what someone is doing because one is very angry and thinks that person's action is wrong.

What are you playing at going out with my girl? I thought you were my friend!

I can't understand why he decided to do it. What's he playing at?

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To complain that something is unfair or illegal.

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spit in (one's) eye

To intentionally and spitefully insult or show disrespect for someone

go soak your head

Said to someone who makes you feel frustrated or annoyed

flip (one's) wig

Suddenly become crazy or very angry or lose control

Do you see anything wrong?

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To decide to believe someone‘s saying although they may not tell the truth

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He said that he was late because he had an accident and I gave him the benefit of the doubt.

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