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The meaning of Play-up-to

Play-up-to – definition

phrasal verb

Exploit, trade on, or make the most of something.

Usage examples:

The actors clearly have fun playing up to their stereotypes
phrasal verb

To behave or operate in a way that causes difficulty

Usage examples:

Is your ulcer playing up again?, the report plays up the benefits of the plan, but doesn’t say much…
phrasal verb

To emphasize something or try to make people believe it is important

Usage examples:

The ad campaign played up the refreshing qualities of bottled water, rather than claiming any medic…

Play-up-to translation into English

Play-up-to: translate from English into Chinese

Translate play-up-to into Chinese (Simplified)}
玩到

Play-up-to: translate from English into Dutch

Translate play-up-to into Dutch}
Spelen tot, Vleien, Helpen, Steunen

Play-up-to: translate from English into French

Translate play-up-to into French}
Jouer jusqu'à

Play-up-to: translate from English into German

Translate play-up-to into German}
Bis zu spielen

Play-up-to: translate from English into Hindi

Translate play-up-to into Hindi}
तक खेलो, नाटक में ऐसा अभिनय करना कि (दूसरे अभिनेता को) मदद मिले

Play-up-to: translate from English into Italian

Translate play-up-to into Italian}
Giocare fino a

Play-up-to: translate from English into Korean

Translate play-up-to into Korean}
최대 재생

Play-up-to: translate from English into Russian

Translate play-up-to into Russian}
Подыгрывать, Юлить, Подлизываться

Play-up-to: translate from English into Spanish

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