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play games

Idioms  
  1. Be evasive or deceptive, as in Don't play games with me—I want an honest answer. Also see play the game.


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When her new Lilypad arrives, Bonnie is thrilled, so excited that she can talk to the other girls in her dance class and play games with them online.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

Users who skip age-estimation procedure can still play games, but they can’t use any of the communication tools built into the platform.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Masters of Albion has been released in early access on the global online PC store Steam, a model which allows users to purchase and play games in active development before their official launch.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Who says you can’t run around and play games with your friends just because you’re a “grown-up”?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“Oh yeah. Sometimes we all get together in the Hideout to play games and eat snacks. It’s super fun.”

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

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