Play-up - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

phrasal verb

Emphasize or exaggerate the extent or importance of something.

Примеры использования:

The mystery surrounding his death was played up by the media

phrasal verb

(of a child) misbehave.

Примеры использования:

I hadn't had much sleep—the kids had been playing up

phrasal verb

Put all one's energy into a game.

Примеры использования:

The captain told his team to play up

phrasal verb

To behave or operate in a way that causes difficulty

Примеры использования:

Is your ulcer playing up again?, the report plays up the benefits of the plan, but doesn’t say much…

phrasal verb

To emphasize something or try to make people believe it is important

Примеры использования:

The ad campaign played up the refreshing qualities of bottled water, rather than claiming any medic…

phrasal verb

To emphasize a particular quality or part of something, or make it seem more important than it really is, usually for your own advantage

Примеры использования:

The official report plays up the likely benefits of the plan, but glosses over the costs.

phrasal verb

To cause someone pain

Примеры использования:

His knee's been playing him up again., my stomach was playing up so i had to go home.

phrasal verb

When children play up, they behave badly

Примеры использования:

The boys have been playing up at school again.

phrasal verb

If a machine plays up, it does not work as it should

Примеры использования:

The starter motor was playing up again.