| 词汇 | play up to someone |
| 释义 | Idiom play up to someone Theme: FLATTERY to try to gain someone's favor.Bill is always playing up to the teacher.Ann played up to Bill as if she wanted him to marry her. Idiom play up to someoneplay up to (someone/something) to treat someone or something very well so they will like you.Politicians are always playing up to the media. Usage notes: often said about efforts to benefit from someone's position or importance play up to (one)To try to win the favor of one, especially in order to gain an advantage. John's been playing up to the boss so he'll be considered for the promotion. You'll have to play up to the governor herself if you want to get approval for this project. play up to someoneto flatter someone; to try to gain influence with someone. It won't do any good to play up to me. I refuse to agree to your proposal. I played up to him and he still wouldn't give in to me. play up toCurry favor with, flatter, as in There's no use playing up to the boss; it doesn't influence him. This expression originated about 1800 in the theater, where it meant "to support or assist another actor." Within a couple of decades it was being used in other venues. play up to To curry favor with. |
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