English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "don't ever try" Mean?
Learn what "don't ever try" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Harsh
Warn
Don't ever try to play dumb with me, okay?
It means do not act as if you do not understand, because the speaker does not believe you.
From Tangled In Desire, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is warning another person not to pretend to be naive or clueless with them.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you think someone is faking innocence or pretending not to know something. It sounds rude and accusatory.
Better ways to say it
1
Don't play dumb with me.
2
Don't ever try to play dumb with me, okay?
3
Don't act dumb with me.
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