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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 |
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