Daily Phrasal Verb: play up

Phrasal Verb: play up

Definition: behave or work badly

Examples:

  • All the children in the museum were playing up again by running around and not listening.
  • Stop playing up and come help me with the tables and chairs.
  • The high-speed internet was playing up when the electricity went out briefly.

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  1. Margaret Nahmias

    Play up can to emphasize especially in a extrvangant way. To win a job you have to play up your best traits. What you mean is act up.

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