Phrasal Verb: Play up to

Meaning: Flatter someone

Example: I'm PLAYING UP TO my boss at the moment because I want the promotion.

Notes:

- Intransitive

- American English

Meaning: Behave in a way expected

Example: He's got a reputation for being trouble and PLAYS UP TO it.

Notes:

- Inseparable

- 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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