Meaning: Try to make something seem less important
Example: The Government has tried to PLAY DOWN the importance of the minister's resignation.
Notes:
- Separable [optional]
- International English
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We have 13 phrasal verbs with 'PLAY'
- Play along - Play around - Play at - Play away - Play back - Play down - Play off - Play on - Play out - Play up - Play up to - Play upon - Play with
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