to play footsie
01
to secretly touch someone’s feet with one's own as a playful or flirtatious gesture, usually under a table
Örnekler
She blushed when she realized he was playing footsie with her under the table.
They were caught playing footsie at the dinner party, making everyone laugh.
02
to engage in secretive or underhanded cooperation, often in politics or business
Disapproving
Idiom
InformalÖrnekler
The senator was accused of playing footsie with lobbyists behind closed doors.
Rumors spread that the CEO had been playing footsie with government officials to secure contracts.
