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Definition of Play dead

1. Verb. to lie very still, as would a corpse ¹

2. Verb. to act as though defeated while awaiting a chance to attack ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Play Dead

play Old Harry
play a joke on
play a trick on
play along
play and playthings
play at
play back
play ball
play both ends against the middle
play both sides against the middle

play bow
play by ear
play catch-up
play dead (current term)
play down
play dumb
play false
play fast and loose
play fight
play fights

play for love
play for time
play games
play gooseberry
play group
play hard to get
play hardball

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