foul play

• Comportamiento deshonesto, injusto o criminal, especialmente relacionado con violencia o actos ilegales. Se usa a menudo en deportes para referirse a una falta o juego sucio, o en contextos de crímenes para indicar homicidio o circunstancias sospechosas.

Unfair, dishonest, or criminal behavior, especially involving violence or illegal actions. Often used in sports to refer to a violation of rules, or in crime contexts to suggest murder or suspicious circumstances.

1. Criminal or violent activityB2formal

   Unlawful or dishonest behavior, especially involving violence or murder.

   juego sucio

   • The police suspect foul play in the disappearance of the man.
   • An investigation was launched to determine if there was any foul play.
   • The coroner found no evidence of foul play in the death.

2. Unfair or dishonest behavior in sportsB2formal

   Actions that break the rules of a game or sport, often involving cheating or dangerous conduct.

   Juego sucio

   • The referee penalized the player for foul play.
   • Foul play resulted in a red card for the defender.
   • The team was disqualified due to repeated foul play.