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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Example Sentences

The wildly popular Nintendo Entertainment System of the 1980s allowed people to play games like “Super Mario Bros” and ”The Legend of Zelda” via a console plugged into their TV set, with each game stored on a bulky plastic cartridge.

From The Wall Street Journal

Note: Third round pool play games Feb. 18 at higher seeds; Quarterfinals Feb. 21; Semifinals Feb. 24; Finals Feb. 28 at Toyota Arena.

From Los Angeles Times

Note: Third round pool play games Tuesday at higher seeds; Quarterfinals Feb. 20; Semifinals Feb. 24; Finals Feb. 28 at Toyota Arena.

From Los Angeles Times

Note: Third round pool play games Wednesday at higher seeds; Quarterfinals Feb. 21; Semifinals Feb. 24; Finals Feb. 28 at Toyota Arena.

From Los Angeles Times

I don’t want to play games or have a sleepover.

From Literature

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