Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-play-the-fool
idiomatic expression
/tə pleɪ ðə fuːl/
Definition
To act in a silly or foolish manner, often to amuse others or to avoid taking something seriously.
Examples
- During the meeting, he decided to play the fool to lighten the mood.
- She often plays the fool at parties, making everyone laugh with her silly antics.
Meaning
This phrase is used when someone behaves in a way that is not serious, either for entertainment or to downplay a situation.
Synonyms
- act the clown
- fool around
- joke around
- make a jest
