Meaning of the word "play hard to get" in English
What does "play hard to get" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
play hard to get
US /pleɪ hɑːrd tə ɡɛt/
UK /pleɪ hɑːd tə ɡɛt/
Idiom
to pretend that you are not interested in someone or something in order to make them more interested in you
Example:
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She always plays hard to get, but I know she likes me.
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Don't play hard to get if you're genuinely interested.