Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "only playing" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use this phrase when you want to indicate that you were not serious in something you just said. For example: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt you - I was only playing!".
Exact(60)
But they are not only playing offense.
I knew we were only playing.
And Bosnia were only playing Andorra.
I knew I was only playing or acting.
But the rapper-slash-actor is only playing with us.
"But fun is not only playing the sport.
For the time being, only playing motivates him.
Jason is only playing about 30 minutes, so that's good".
Isabelle (Eva Green) is only playing at protest.
If they were only playing possum last week, who can blame them?
She was only playing, and we were almost out of the woods.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com