play the fool

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic)Tobehavein afoolishorcomicalmanner.1969,Paul McCartney, “Maxwell's Silver Hammer”, inAbbey Road, performed byThe Beatles:Back in school again, Maxwellplays the foolagainTeacher gets annoyed; (idiomatic)Topretendorfeignignorance.1980,Prince, “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?”, inPrince:Iplay the foolwhen we're togetherBut I cry when we're apart, yeahI couldn't do you no betterDon't break what's left of my broken heart, baby

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