English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "don't play dumb" Mean?
Learn what "don't play dumb" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Rude
Harsh
Accuse
Don't play dumb with me, I saw you take it.
It means stop pretending to be innocent, because I already saw what you did.
From Billionaire’s Betrayal, Episode 5
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone accuses another person of pretending not to know the truth after seeing them take something.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when confronting someone you think is lying or acting innocent. It sounds angry and aggressive, so it can be very rude.
Better ways to say it
1
Don't play dumb with me.
2
I saw you take it.
3
Don't act like you don't know.
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