Meaning of the word "play hard to get" in English

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play hard to get

US /pleɪ hɑːrd tə ɡɛt/
UK /pleɪ hɑːd tə ɡɛt/
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Idiom

to pretend that you are not interested in someone or something in order to make them more interested in you

Example:
She always plays hard to get, but I know she likes me.
Don't play hard to get if you're genuinely interested.