play games


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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How to use play games in a sentence

  • There is plenty of room to walk about on the decks or to play games when we reach a more summer-like climate.

  • The husband may like to play games, the wife may want to read.

  • "I could play games with mother quite as well as you," he said with an angry frown.

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