PLAY UP TO


Meaning of PLAY UP TO in English

v. phr. . slang 1. To try to gain the favor of, especially for selfish reasons; act to win the approval of; try to please. He played up to the boss. 2. To use (something) to gain an end; to attend to (a weakness). He played up to the old lady's vanity to get her support.

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