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Meaning of play Old Gooseberry | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To suddenly put a stop to a disturbance by force or threats.
UK, archaic, idiomatic
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.

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