play up

verbB2 · Upper-intermediate

To cause problems or behave badly.

Meanings of «play up»

1 · verb

to cause problems or behave badly

My old car started to play up on the highway.

2 · verb

to emphasize or make something seem more important

The company likes to play up its long history.

Similar: emphasize highlight stress

Translation

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«play up» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

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