Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
play someone false
idiom
/pleɪ ˈsʌmwʌn fɔːls/
Definition
To deceive or betray someone, particularly in a way that undermines trust.
Examples
- She felt hurt when she realized that her best friend had played her false.
- He promised to support me, but he ended up playing me false when I needed him the most.
Meaning
The phrase ‘play someone false’ implies acting in a disloyal manner towards someone, often by pretending to befriend them while having ulterior motives.
Synonyms
- betray
- deceive
- double-cross
- mislead
