English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "don't play dumb camilla" Mean?
Learn what "don't play dumb camilla" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
Confront
Don't play dumb Camilla.
It means the speaker thinks the other person knows the truth and is pretending not to.
From Marry The Wrong Bride, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone tells another person not to pretend they are ignorant.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when accusing someone of pretending ignorance. It is rude and aggressive.
Better ways to say it
1
Don't act dumb.
2
Stop pretending.
3
Don't play dumb.
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