How to Pronounce "play like a fiddle"
expression
PLAY LYKE uh FID-uhl
play LYKE uh FID-uhl
Definition
To control, trick, or manipulate someone very easily, often in a clever or sneaky way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɪdəɫ
British English
plˈeɪ/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /fˈɪdəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY LYKE uh FID-uhl
UK
play LYKE uh FID-uhl
Listen in Context
He was played like a fiddle by his business partner.
She felt embarrassed after being played like a fiddle.
Don't let them play you like a fiddle.
Wow, he really played me like a fiddle—I never saw it coming!