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play it cool

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play it cool (informal)

to pretend to be calmer, or to be less interested in something or someone, than you really are. Sometimes if you play it cool with a guy he gets more interested. Play it cool. Don't let them know how much you need the money. (often an order)

See also: cool, play

play it cool

to appear to be less interested in or excited than you really are. Hank played it cool and stood to the side while the president chatted with the other guests after the ceremony.

See also: cool, play

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