English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "is he trying to play me" Mean?
Learn what "is he trying to play me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Express Doubt
Is he trying to play me?
It means the speaker thinks someone may be fooling or manipulating them.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker suspects that a man is manipulating or deceiving them.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you suspect someone is not being honest with you. It is informal and can sound accusatory.
Better ways to say it
1
Is he trying to play me?
2
Is he messing with me?
3
Is he trying to trick me?
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