Search
to play off
[phrase form: play]
01
to pretend not to be affected by a certain emotion or reaction
02
to set people or teams against each other in competition or rivalry for one's own advantage
03
to compete in an extra game to decide the winner of a tied competition
play off
01
free of ice and open to travel
Example
She was clearly hurt by the comment, but she played off as if it didn't matter.
Nearby Words