Play a trick on Meaning in English
expression
PLAY uh TRIK on
PLAY uh TRIK on
Definição
To trick or deceive someone in a playful or humorous way, usually as a joke and not to cause harm.
Uso & Nuances
This is an informal phrase, often used among friends. Common collocations: 'play a trick on someone', 'play a harmless trick'. It implies the action is lighthearted, unlike 'prank', which sometimes can be meaner. Not used in formal contexts.
Spanish: gastar una broma a - hacerle una broma aPortuguese (BR): pregar uma peça em - pregar uma peça em alguémPortuguese (PT): pregar uma partida a - fazer uma partida a alguémChinese (Simplified): 捉弄 - 开玩笑 (针对某人)Chinese (Traditional): 捉弄 - 開玩笑 (針對某人)Hindi: मजाक करना (किसी के साथ)Arabic: يخدع - يمزح معBengali: কাউকে বোকা বানানো - ফাঁকি দেওয়া (মজা করে)Russian: разыграть (кого-то) - подшутить (над кем-то)Japanese: いたずらをする - からかうVietnamese: chơi khăm - chơi xỏKorean: 장난을 치다 - 속이다 (장난스럽게)Turkish: birine şaka yapmak - oyun oynamakUrdu: کسی کو دھوکا دینا (مذاقاً) - کسی کے ساتھ شرارت کرناIndonesian: mengisengi - mempermainkan (secara bercanda)
Frases de Exemplo
Did you play a trick on your brother?
basic
The kids played a trick on their teacher.
basic
Don’t play a trick on me, please.
basic
We decided to play a trick on Sarah for her birthday.
natural
He always tries to play tricks on people at work, but it’s usually harmless.
natural
I couldn’t believe they played a trick on me and hid my keys!
natural