play possum

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Verb play possum has 1 sense

play possum - to pretend to be dead
--₁ is one way to feign, sham, pretend, affect, dissemble
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Term: Play possum

Part of Speech: Verb (idiom)

Sense: To pretend to be dead or unconscious, especially when in a dangerous or threatening situation.

Usage:

She saw the snake and decided to play possum until it slithered away.
The child played possum, hoping to trick his friends into thinking he was asleep.

Part of Speech: Verb (idiom)

Sense: To pretend to be inactive or uninterested in order to avoid something or someone.

Usage:

He always plays possum when his boss asks for volunteers for extra work.
She decided to play possum and ignore the pushy salesperson.

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