play at

Idioms  

1. Do or take part in half-heartedly, as in She was just playing at keeping house, letting the others do all the work. [Mid-1800s]

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play at

I also have a pickleball coach and sometimes we’ll go play at this place called Pickle Pop that’s on the Third Street Promenade.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Firstly, it gives more countries the chance to play at a World Cup.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

And why play at a conventional locale from the current era?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

The tension rose as the third set unfolded and the pair entertained the 15,000-strong crowd on Centre Court with top-quality groundstrokes and sensational quickfire play at the net.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

But because two can play at this game, I stand on tiptoe and kiss his cheek.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins