Play it cool Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈkuɫ
PLAY-it-KOOL
plˈeɪ/ /ˈɪt/ /kˈuːl
play-it-KOOL
Definição
To act calm and relaxed, often on purpose, especially when you are nervous, excited, or trying to impress others.
Uso & Nuances
This informal expression is used in social settings when someone hides excitement, nervousness, or romantic feelings. Often used when trying not to seem too eager. Not literally about temperature or coldness.
Spanish: mantener la calma - hacerse el tranquiloPortuguese (BR): fingir que está tudo bem - manter a posturaPortuguese (PT): fingir que está tudo bem - manter a atitudeChinese (Simplified): 装作很冷静 - 装作无所谓Chinese (Traditional): 裝作很冷靜 - 裝作無所謂Hindi: शांत स्वरूप रखनाArabic: تظاهر بالهدوء - التصرف وكأن الأمر عاديBengali: ঠান্ডা মাথায় থাকা - স্বাভাবিক থাকাRussian: вести себя спокойно - делать вид, что всё нормальноJapanese: クールに振る舞う - 冷静を装うVietnamese: giữ bình tĩnh - tỏ ra bình thườngKorean: 쿨하게 행동하다 - 평정심을 유지하다Turkish: sakin davranmak - cool takılmakUrdu: پرامن رہنا - ٹھنڈا رہنا (ظاہری طور پر)Indonesian: bersikap tenang - pura-pura santai
Frases de Exemplo
Just play it cool when you meet her.
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If you get nervous, just play it cool.
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Try to play it cool and don't show you're excited.
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He really likes her, but he wants to play it cool so she doesn't know.
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You have to play it cool at the interview and not look desperate.
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No matter what happens, just play it cool and go with the flow.
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