play tricks

• خداع شخص أو التسبب في ارتباكه، غالبًا بأفعال مرحة أو مؤذية، أو تعطّل شيء كجهاز أو نظام بشكل مفاجئ.

To deceive someone or cause confusion, often through playful or mischievous actions, or to malfunction unexpectedly, as in the case of a device or system.

1. Deceive or confuseB2informal

   To cause someone to believe something that is not true, often for amusement or to confuse them.

   الخداع والإرباك

   • My eyes are playing tricks on me; I thought I saw a ghost.
   • The magician played tricks on the audience.
   • Don't play tricks on your little brother; it's not nice.

2. Malfunction or misleadB2informal

   To function incorrectly or give a false impression, often used for senses or machines.

   الخداع أو التعطل

   • My memory is playing tricks on me; I can't remember where I put my keys.
   • The old radio is playing tricks again, making strange noises.
   • The heat can play tricks on your mind, making you see things.