Meaning of the word "play it cool" in English

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play it cool

US /pleɪ ɪt kuːl/
UK /pleɪ ɪt kuːl/
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Idiom

1.

to act in a calm, unemotional way so that people think you are not anxious or excited

Example:
When she saw her ex-boyfriend, she tried to play it cool.
Just play it cool and don't show them you're nervous.
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