play up to somebody phrasal verbphr v to behave in a very polite or kind way to someone because you want something from them 投〔某人〕所好,逢迎,讨好,巴结 Connie always plays up to her parents when she wants money. 康妮缺钱的时候总会去讨好父母。
play up to • You were quite good, playing up to the hicks.
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