play silly buggers
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play silly buggers
To act in a foolish, irritating, or reckless manner. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. It's no wonder that we lost the game, with all of you playing silly buggers out here instead of training like professionals. I wouldn't be surprised if we end up in another war with the way the two countries' leaders have been playing silly buggers recently.
See also: bugger, play, silly
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
play silly buggers
act in a foolish way.See also: bugger, play, silly
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
play ˈsilly buggers (with something)
(British English, informal) behave in a stupid and annoying way: Stop playing silly buggers and answer the question.See also: bugger, play, silly
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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