play (someone) for a fool

American & Australian

to treat someone as if they are stupid, especially by trying to get something from them in a way that is not fair.

He's playing you for a fool. Just don't lend him any more money.

• be as easy as pie
• be as fast as all get out
• be as [fast/hot/thin etc.] as all get out
• be as fit as a fiddle
• be as flat as a pancake
• be as fresh as a daisy
• be as full as a boot
• be as full as a tick
• be as gentle as a lamb
• be as good as gold
• be as good as new
• be as good as word
• be as good as your word
• be as happy as a sandboy
• be as happy as Larry
• be as hard as nails
• be as high as a kite
• be as honest as the day
• be as honest as the day is long
• be as hot as all get out
• be a sight for sore eyes
• be a sign of the times
• be as keen as mustard
• be asking for trouble
• be asleep at the switch