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Idioms and Phrases
Do or take part in half-heartedly, as in She was just playing at keeping house, letting the others do all the work . [Mid-1800s]Example Sentences
De Bruyne's final home game will come against Bournemouth on 20 May, with away matches to play at Southampton and Fulham.
He is telling the club 'I can still play at this level'.
You often play at your best when you have been on the lash in a scenario like theirs.
"In a democracy, no political figures or political parties should have the right to dictate who does and does not play at music festivals or gigs that will be enjoyed by thousands of people."
"When you play at home like we did, the sensation is that we should have managed to earn a better result," Barcelona forward Raphinha told Movistar Plus.
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