Sentence examples for play up to from inspiring English sources
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"play up to" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It means to behave in a way that tries to please or impress someone, often in a false or insincere manner. Example: John always plays up to his boss in hopes of getting a promotion. In this sentence, "plays up to" suggests that John is trying to please his boss by acting in a certain way, possibly not in line with his true feelings or personality.
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