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play on

verb

(adverb) to continue to play
Also: play upon.��(preposition) to exploit or impose upon (the feelings or weakness of another) to one's own advantage
(adverb) cricket to hit the ball into one's own wicket

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Idioms and Phrases

Also, play upon. Take advantage of or make use of for a desired effect, as in These health care ads are meant to play on our fears. This idiom uses play in the sense of “performing on an instrument.” Shakespeare used it in Hamlet (3:2): “You would play upon me; you would seem to know my stops.” [Late 1500s]

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Netanyahu also visited Bat Yam on Sunday, to chants of "Bibi, King of Israel" - a play on a popular song about the Biblical warrior King David that many Jewish children learn in school.

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Pridi Cacaofevier is also known to shock and delight customers with its wild flavors, particularly its PlaPlaPla bar, made with organic fish sauce caramel chunks, an Asian play on the beloved salty and sweet flavor profile.

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She also posted a close-up image of a dog whose collar is emblazoned with the album title, highlighting the cheeky play on words.

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"The nerves hit me a little but to be able to play on this court with you guys cheering me on it was a super special moment," said Kartal.

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It also gave the two a chance to play on the grass before they begin their singles campaigns on Tuesday.

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play-off play one's cards close to one's chest

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