Phrase of the Day (play a trick on)-31OCT20

Phrase of the Day (play a trick on)-31OCT20

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is play a trick on and it is a phrase meaning “to deceive someone; trick/hoax, mislead, make a fool of“.

Example Sentence: But all festivals evolve, and this year we need extra ingenuity and determination to enjoy them. Seeking small pleasures is not trivial: 2020 has played enough tricks on us, and people yearn for treats.

This phrase is present in The Guardian article The Guardian view on a Covid Halloween: treats, please and click here to read it.

Courtesy: The Guardian

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