PLAY DOWN


Meaning of PLAY DOWN in English

If you play down something, you try to make people believe that it is not particularly important.

Western diplomats have played down the significance of the reports...

Both London and Dublin are playing the matter down.

≠ play up

PHRASAL VERB : V P n (not pron) , V n P

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