play dumb
The idiom "play dumb" is commonly used to describe someone pretending to lack knowledge or awareness to avoid responsibility or manipulate a situation.
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Definition
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(informal, idiomatic)To pretend to be unaware or uninformed about something to avoid responsibility or gain an advantage.
Example
- He decided to play dumb when asked about the missing report.
- She played dumb to avoid getting into trouble.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "play dumb":
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