| Id | ESLPod_0822_WE_1318 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 822 |
| Episode Title | Having a Frightening Experience |
| Phrase | to play it off |
| Text | The phrase "to play it off," in this podcast, means to pretend that something is not important, especially to show that one is very brave and calm and not frightened or intimidated: "Ingrid tried to play it off when she didn't get the award, but everyone knew that she was disappointed." The phrase "to play out" means to happen or to take place, especially when one doesn't know how it will end: "Let's wait and see how the meeting plays out before we make any decisions." Finally, the phrase "to play (something) down" means to minimize the importance of something, or to pretend that something is not as important as it actually is: "Scientists are accusing the government of playing down the effects of global warming." |
| Topics | About You |
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