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play tricks

/pleɪ trɪks/

Übersetzung: Jemanden täuschen oder in die Irre führen, oft spielerisch oder neckisch; auch von Geräten oder Systemen: unerwartet nicht richtig funktionieren.

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B1informalcommon/pleɪ trɪks/

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.

  • 🇩🇪Jemanden täuschen oder in die Irre führen, oft spielerisch oder neckisch; auch von Geräten oder Systemen: unerwartet nicht richtig funktionieren.
  1. Deceive or confuse B2 informal

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

    • 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.

    🇩🇪Jemanden täuschen oder verwirren

  2. Malfunction or mislead B2 informal

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

    • 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.

    🇩🇪Streiche spielen