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.

• try the patience of
• try the patience of someone
• try wings
• try your hand at
• try your hand at something
• try your luck
• try your wings
• tub-thumping
• tucked away
• tuck in
• tuck in someone
• tug at heartstrings
• tug at your heartstrings
• tuned in
• tuned in to
• tuned in to someone
• tuned in to something
• tune in
• tune in to
• tune in to something
• tune out
• tune out someone
• tune out something
• tune up
• tune up for