How to Pronounce "play like a violin"
expression
PLAY LIKE UH vy-uh-LIN
PLAY LIKE uh vy-uh-LIN
Definition
To control, manipulate, or deceive someone very easily, as if you have complete power over their actions or feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /vaɪəˈɫɪn
British English
plˈeɪ/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /vaɪəlˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY LIKE UH vy-uh-LIN
UK
PLAY LIKE uh vy-uh-LIN
Listen in Context
He played her like a violin, and she believed every word.
The scammer played me like a violin during the call.
If you trust him too much, he will play you like a violin.
Wow, you really played him like a violin to get that deal!