to play footsie
01
to secretly touch someone’s feet with one's own as a playful or flirtatious gesture, usually under a table
例子
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
Informal
例子
Rumors spread that the CEO had been playing footsie with government officials to secure contracts.
