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play possum Fig. to pretend to be inactive, unobservant, asleep, or dead. (The possum refers to an opossum.) I knew that Bob wasn't asleep. He was just playing possum. I can't tell if this animal is dead or just playing possum. See also: play play possum to pretend to be dead or sleeping so that someone will not annoy or attack you I don't think he's really asleep. He's playing possum. See also: play play possum to pretend to be dead or sleeping His younger sister jumped on him because she knew he was just playing possum. Usage notes: usually done so that someone will not annoy or attack you Etymology: from the habit of a possum ( or opossum, a small wild animal) of not moving when in danger See also: play How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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