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play politics

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

to act or say something according to political ambition, self-interest, and gamesmanship instead of moral conviction and altruism; to politick

derogatory, idiomatic, intransitive

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

play possum play pussy play second fiddle play silly buggers play small play someone false

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