How to Pronounce "play hard to get"
expression
PLAY HARD tuh GET
play HARD tuh GET
Definition
To act as if you are not interested in someone, even if you really are, usually to attract more attention or increase the other person's interest.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt
British English
plˈeɪ/ /hˈɑːd/ /tˈuː/ /ɡˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY HARD tuh GET
UK
play HARD tuh GET
Listen in Context
She likes to play hard to get when someone shows interest.
Sometimes he plays hard to get to see if she really likes him.
If you play hard to get, some people might lose interest.
Are you trying to play hard to get or are you really not interested?