Play Someone For A Fool

B2 8+

Synonyms of play someone for a fool

Antonyms of play someone for a fool

Collocations of play someone for a fool

play someone for a fool
Frequency: 80 %

He thought he could play her for a fool, but she saw right through him.

play someone for a sucker
Frequency: 65 %

Don't let him play you for a sucker; stand up for yourself.

play someone for a chump
Frequency: 50 %

She realized he was trying to play her for a chump and decided to confront him.

play someone for a dupe
Frequency: 45 %

She refused to let him play her for a dupe and demanded the truth.

Idiomatic Expressions for play someone for a fool

  • Phrase: play someone for a fool
    Meaning: to deceive or trick someone into thinking they are foolish or easily manipulated
    Usage: He thought he could play me for a fool, but I saw through his lies.