Play A Trick On (Verb)
Meaning
Deceive somebody; "We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The kids tried to play a trick on their mom by hiding her phone and pretending they didn't see it.
- I played a trick on my brother by putting clear plastic wrap across his doorway.
- They played a trick on their friend by convincing him that the party was cancelled.
- The students played a trick on the principal by creating a fake school announcement.
- It's difficult to play a trick on a smart and cautious person like her.