English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you're just playing yourself" Mean?
Learn what "you're just playing yourself" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
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Warn
You're just playing yourself.
It means the speaker thinks the other person’s actions will backfire on them.
From Marry The Wrong Bride, Episode 0
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone tells another person they are only hurting themselves.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when warning someone that their behavior is harming them. It can sound insulting or mocking.
Better ways to say it
1
You're only hurting yourself.
2
You're just fooling yourself.
3
You're playing yourself.
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