put it on

To pretend one is feeling a certain way or to make an exaggerated show of one's emotions. Don't mind his crying, there's nothing wrong with him—he's only putting it on!

put it ˈon

(informal) pretend that you are hurt, angry, etc: She’s not really scared. She’s only putting it on.

See also: on, put

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See also:

a big head
stabbed in the back
take a dive
(one's) lord and master
make believe
take a fall
perpetrate
not pull (one's) punches
not pull your punches
make as if

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