Definition of “play up to sb” - English Dictionary

“play up to sb” in English

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— phrasal verb with play uk /pleɪ/ us /pleɪ/ verb

› to try to make someone like you and treat you well by behaving in a way you think will please them:

Julia knows how to play up to the supervisors - she can always get time off work when she wants it.

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