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play up to

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play up to someone
to flatter someone; to try to gain influence with someone. It won't do any good to play up to me. I refuse to agree to your proposal. I played up to him and he still wouldn't give in to me.
See also: play, up
play up to somebody/something
to treat someone or something very well so they will like you Politicians are always playing up to the media.
Usage notes: often said about efforts to benefit from someone's position or importance
See also: play, up


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