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play Old Gooseberry

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To suddenly put a stop to a disturbance by force or threats.
    UK, archaic, idiomatic
  2. To play the devil; to make mischief.
    UK, archaic, idiomatic

Examples

“I'll play⟳ old Gooseberry with the office, and make⟳ you glad to buy⟳ me out at a good high figure⟳, if you try⟳ any of your tricks with me.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

play Old Harry play Old Harry with play on play on someone's heartstrings play one against another play one's cards right

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