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play havoc with
raise havoc with
To cause destruction; ruin; injure badly.
The storm played havoc with the apple orchard.
When Mr. White poisoned the cat, it played havoc with his reputation in the neighborhood.
When Ralph was arrested for stealing the car, it played havoc with his plans for going to college.
play hooky
To stay out of school to play.
Carl is failing in school because he has played hooky so many times during the year.
play into one's hands
To be or do something that another person can use against you; help an opponent against yourself.
In the basketball game, Jerry's foul played into the opponents' hands.
Mary and Bobby both wanted the last piece of cake, but Bobby played into Mary's hands by trying to grab it.
play off
To match opposing persons, forces, or interests so that they balance each other.
Britain tried to play off European nations against each other so that she would have a balance of power.
The girl played off her admirers against each other.
To finish the playing of (an interrupted contest.)
The visitors came back the next Saturday to play off the game stopped by rain.
To settle (a tie score) between contestants by more play.
When each player had won two matches, the championship was decided by playing off the tie.
play on
play upon
To cause an effect on; influence.
A heavy diet of television drama played on his feelings.
To work upon for a planned effect; excite to a desired action by cunning plans; manage.
He played on the man's ambition and love of honor.
In some places, leaders play upon people's superstitious fears.
The makeup salesman played on the woman's wish to look beautiful.
play one false
To act disloyally toward (a person); betray; cheat; deceive.
Good faith was not in him: he played anyone false who trusted him.
His hopes had played him false.
play one for
To treat (someone) as; act toward (someone) as; handle (someone) as; handle as.
He played the man for a sucker.
play one's cards right
play one's cards well
To use abilities and opportunities so as to be successful; act cleverly; make the best use of your place or skills.
People liked Harold, and he played his cards well - and soon he began to get ahead rapidly.
That millionaire started with very little but showed a skill in playing his cards right.