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Idiom: Play The Fool

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To behave in a foolish or comical manner.

To pretend/feign ignorance.

Example Sentences

1
He likes to play the fool and make jokes during class.
2
Don't play the fool with me; I know you're lying.
3
She pretended to play the fool when she accidentally spilled the drink.
4
He always tries to play the fool to get attention from his friends.
5
He put on a clown wig to play the fool at the party.

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