play Cupid

play Cupid

To attempt to arrange for two people to begin a romantic relationship together. An allusion to Cupid, the Roman god of love, who, according to legend and popular culture, could make someone fall in love with the next person they see by hitting them with a magical arrow. My wife is obsessed with playing Cupid for her younger sister, always trying to set her up with men that we know.
See also: play
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

play ˈCupid

try to start a romantic relationship between two people: Martha was busy playing Cupid as usual, trying to get me to go out with her cousin Terry.
Cupid is the Roman god of love, shown as a baby boy with wings, carrying a bow and arrow.
See also: play
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • be moonstruck
  • (as) poor as a Job's turkey
  • end game
  • covenant of salt
  • a security blanket
  • game is not worth the candle, the
  • strike out at (something or some place)
  • hit (something) out of the (ball)park
  • sixty-nine
  • end run
References in periodicals archive
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They bond over their love of pillows (seriously) and pal Greg tries to play Cupid before, you guessed it, Rachel pops her clogs.
"No Men Allowed," the story of a strict headmistress whose students decide will loosen up the rules if she finds love and therefore decide to play cupid. Friday, February 15, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, February 17, at 2 p.m.
In London, Lord Rob and his girlfriend Anastasia play Cupid.
Her own love life's been a bit up and down, but hopefully she can play cupid for the show's contestants."
Heather tries to play Cupid with Shirley and Phil, but it's tricky when all he cares about is drinking.
Meanwhile, Alya and Ryan decide to play cupid and set Maria up with Ali on a date.
Meanwhile, Alya and Ryan decide to play cupid and Maria up with Ali on a date.
Today FM's Phil Cawley decided to play Cupid when Claire texted to explain why the couple should win a [euro]1,000 voucher.