play tricks on

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play tricks on someone

1. Lit. to pull pranks on someone. You had better not play any tricks on me! Stop playing tricks on people!

2. Fig. [for something, such as the eyes] to deceive someone. Did I see him fall down or are my eyes playing tricks on me? My brain is playing tricks on me. I can't remember a word you said.

See also: play, trick

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