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词汇 play someone for a fool
释义
play someone for a fool
Theme: BEHAVIOR
tr. to treat someone like a fool; to act as if someone were a fool.
I know what you're trying to do. Don't try to play me for a fool.We played her for a fool, and she never knew it.
Idiom
play someone for a foolplay (someone) for a fool
American & Australian to treat someone as if they are stupid, especially by trying to get something from them in a way that is not fair.
He's playing you for a fool. Just don't lend him any more money.

play (one) for a fool

To presume or believe that one is very stupid or foolish, or to treat one as such. I'd advise you not to play her for a fool. She may play dumb, but she's very crafty.

play someone for a fool

If someone plays you for a fool, they deceive you to get an advantage for themselves or treat you as if you are stupid. John, do not play me for a fool. You owe me better than that. Note: Other nouns with a similar meaning can be used instead of fool. She realized she was no closer to getting the money than before. Ken had probably played her for a sucker again.

play someone for a fool

tv. to treat someone like a fool; to act as if someone were a fool. I know what you’re trying to do! Don’t try to play me for a fool!
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