perp walk »
The intentional public display before news cameras of someone in police custody, especially someone famous or notorious, for the purpose of satisfying public interest, demonstrating the authorities' effectiveness, or shaming the person.
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pickin' and grinnin' »
Vigorously playing folk or country music on a stringed musical instrument, especially the guitar or banjo, while smiling broadly.
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pinch-hit »
To bat in place of another player.
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play along »
To take part in a charade, deception, or practical joke.
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play around »
To behave in a silly, or childish, or irresponsible way.
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play around »
To work with in a non-serious manner.
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play around »
To engage in sexual practices outside of marriage.
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play ball »
An expression used at the beginning of a game of baseball.
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play ball »
To start anything tumultuous.
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play ball »
To work together; to cooperate.
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play down »
To make or attempt to make something seem less important, likely, or obvious.
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play dumb »
To pretend to be mute.
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play dumb »
To pretend to be slow-witted or lacking in specific knowledge, usually in order to avoid responsibility or to gain some advantage.
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play fast and loose »
To be recklessly inaccurate, inappropriate, or otherwise ignoring guidelines and conventions.
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play fast and loose »
To ignore proper behavior or social conventions, especially when it suits ones purpose.
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