play the fool

Related to play the fool: play tricks, bring into play

play

informal A particular form or type of sexual activity, especially involving role-play. Usually used in combinations. I don't consider myself a particularly kinky person, but I do like a bit of light BDSM play from time to time.

play the fool

To behave comically or playfully, often to amuse others. Joe never plays the fool—he's always serious. If you continue to play the fool, you're going to have to leave the classroom.

play the fool

Fig. to act in a silly manner in order to amuse other people. The teacher told Tom to stop playing the fool and sit down. Fred likes playing the fool, but we didn't find him funny last night.

play the fool

Act in a silly or stupid way, as in Helen deliberately played the fool so they wouldn't realize she understood their strategy. [First half of 1500s]

act/play the ˈfool

behave in a stupid way to make people laugh, especially in a way that may also annoy them: It’s impossible to have a decent game of tennis with Frank — he acts the fool the whole time. If you played the fool in class a little less and worked a bit harder, you could do quite well.

In the past, a fool was a man employed by a king or queen to entertain people by telling jokes, singing songs, etc.

play

1. n. a strategy; a plan of action. That was a bad play, Bill. We lost the account.

2. n. an attractive investment; a way to make some money in the securities markets. I just heard about a good play in the options market.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

play

/act the fool

1. To act in an irresponsible or foolish manner.

2. To behave in a playful or comical manner.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

play
play at being (something)
bundle
how-d'ye-do
urban
urban legend
flow
nummers
sweat
sweats

References in periodicals archive

I was one of those children who would always play the fool for my parents - and here's me being the fool with the chef from The Muppets.

`She asked me for a photo - then got her titties out' TRUTH BEHIND MY PAP PIX; Wyclef Jean; The producer, singer, and former Fugee thought he was cool - until he saw these photographs

VIDEO: Arsenal stars play the fool to launch new Teenage Cancer Trust campaign.

Mirror.co.uk

And rather than watching football or playing with toy train sets - Rod's favourite hobbies - Michael is young enough to play the fool, such as putting on one of Rachel's dresses while on the beach, near the luxury villa Rachel has rented in Malibu.

New hair, new man ...and new Rachel

"It was apparent that people wanted me to play the fool.

PRIESTS PRAISE DOUGAL

Assistant Chief Constable David Collins said: "Quite simply, what this means is that it is against the law to play the fool with the kind of toy gun that has sparked a series of armed police operations."

Police welcome firearm powers

CHRIS Martin is often happy to play the fool but there's no doubting the serious intent when he gets behind the mic.

MUSIC: NEW SINGLES

The self-styled "King" Richard Williams, Venus and Serena's dad and in my view the hero of modern tennis for opening up this petit-bourgeois sport to deprived inner-city kids, has the good grace to play the fool, holding up placards with foolish messages.

Matthew Norman Column: A RIGHT COUPLE OF BERKS

EVEN when his personal life is down in the dumps, Gazza shows he can still play the fool.

Gazza's clown; ..but not out!

Not simply the sexy blonde who has stolen the heart of Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay, but as a practical joker who loves to play the fool.

DENISE THE MENACE; Breakfast TV joker eggs on pals at 15

So it is hardly surprising they should come up with a comedy drama that gives them a chance to play the fool and sing.

Soldiers line up on hit parade

Instead, he went off to play the fool in King Lear in Exeter for pounds 100 a week.

SUNNYSIDE UP; The BRIAN READE Interview: Quadrophenia star Phil Daniels is back on top..which is where he hopes his beloved Chelsea will finish today

Footballer Andrew Rowan had denied assaulting a referee, claiming he had only been trying to play the fool like Paul Gascoigne.

Who's Gazza; ..and what's a red card?

词组	play the fool
释义	play the fool Related to play the fool: play tricks, bring into play play informal A particular form or type of sexual activity, especially involving role-play. Usually used in combinations. I don't consider myself a particularly kinky person, but I do like a bit of light BDSM play from time to time. play the fool To behave comically or playfully, often to amuse others. Joe never plays the fool—he's always serious. If you continue to play the fool, you're going to have to leave the classroom. See also: fool, play Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. play the fool Fig. to act in a silly manner in order to amuse other people. The teacher told Tom to stop playing the fool and sit down. Fred likes playing the fool, but we didn't find him funny last night. See also: fool, play McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. play the fool Act in a silly or stupid way, as in Helen deliberately played the fool so they wouldn't realize she understood their strategy. [First half of 1500s] See also: fool, play The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. act/play the ˈfool behave in a stupid way to make people laugh, especially in a way that may also annoy them: It’s impossible to have a decent game of tennis with Frank — he acts the fool the whole time. If you played the fool in class a little less and worked a bit harder, you could do quite well. In the past, a fool was a man employed by a king or queen to entertain people by telling jokes, singing songs, etc. See also: act, fool, play Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary play 1. n. a strategy; a plan of action. That was a bad play, Bill. We lost the account. 2. n. an attractive investment; a way to make some money in the securities markets. I just heard about a good play in the options market. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions play */act* *the fool* 1. To act in an irresponsible or foolish manner. 2. To behave in a playful or comical manner. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: play play at being (something) bundle how-d'ye-do urban urban legend flow nummers sweat sweats References in periodicals archive I was one of those children who would always play the fool for my parents - and here's me being the fool with the chef from The Muppets. `She asked me for a photo - then got her titties out' TRUTH BEHIND MY PAP PIX; Wyclef Jean; The producer, singer, and former Fugee thought he was cool - until he saw these photographs VIDEO: Arsenal stars play the fool to launch new Teenage Cancer Trust campaign. Mirror.co.uk And rather than watching football or playing with toy train sets - Rod's favourite hobbies - Michael is young enough to play the fool, such as putting on one of Rachel's dresses while on the beach, near the luxury villa Rachel has rented in Malibu. New hair, new man ...and new Rachel "It was apparent that people wanted me to play the fool. PRIESTS PRAISE DOUGAL Assistant Chief Constable David Collins said: "Quite simply, what this means is that it is against the law to play the fool with the kind of toy gun that has sparked a series of armed police operations." Police welcome firearm powers CHRIS Martin is often happy to play the fool but there's no doubting the serious intent when he gets behind the mic. MUSIC: NEW SINGLES The self-styled "King" Richard Williams, Venus and Serena's dad and in my view the hero of modern tennis for opening up this petit-bourgeois sport to deprived inner-city kids, has the good grace to play the fool, holding up placards with foolish messages. Matthew Norman Column: A RIGHT COUPLE OF BERKS EVEN when his personal life is down in the dumps, Gazza shows he can still play the fool. Gazza's clown; ..but not out! Not simply the sexy blonde who has stolen the heart of Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay, but as a practical joker who loves to play the fool. DENISE THE MENACE; Breakfast TV joker eggs on pals at 15 So it is hardly surprising they should come up with a comedy drama that gives them a chance to play the fool and sing. Soldiers line up on hit parade Instead, he went off to play the fool in King Lear in Exeter for pounds 100 a week. SUNNYSIDE UP; The BRIAN READE Interview: Quadrophenia star Phil Daniels is back on top..which is where he hopes his beloved Chelsea will finish today Footballer Andrew Rowan had denied assaulting a referee, claiming he had only been trying to play the fool like Paul Gascoigne. Who's Gazza; ..and what's a red card?
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