How to Pronounce "play the victim card"
expression
PLAY thuh VIK-tum kard
play thuh VIK-tim kard
Definition
To pretend you are being treated unfairly or to put all the blame on others, usually to gain sympathy or avoid responsibility.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈvɪktəm/, /ˈvɪktɪm/ /ˈkɑɹd
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /vˈɪktɪm/ /kˈɑːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY thuh VIK-tum kard
UK
play thuh VIK-tim kard
Listen in Context
She always plays the victim card when someone criticizes her.
Stop playing the victim card and take responsibility for your actions.
When things go wrong, he tends to play the victim card.
Are you really upset, or just playing the victim card to get out of trouble?