[Idiom] play the fool

[Will17]

Hello!

What does this sentence mean, please?

"Don't let me play the fool".

Does it mean:

- Don't let me be an idiot.

-Don't fool me

Thank you
>W

 

[philadelphia]

Not a teacher

"Play the fool" or "act the fool" means one does silly things and/or behaves in a silly way which may make people laugh. Eg "Don't play the fool again" or "stop fooling around".

 

[riquecohen]

Hello!

What does this sentence mean, please?

"Don't let me play the fool".

Does it mean:

- Don't let me be an idiot.

-Don't fool me

Thank you
>W

Don't let me be tricked or deceived. "If you knew he was cheating me, why did you let me play the fool?"