play dumb

Examples (10)

• Don't play dumb with me; I know you know the answer.
• He decided to play dumb when his boss asked about the missing files.
• She played dumb during the interrogation to protect her friends.
• Are you genuinely confused, or are you just playing dumb?
• Sometimes it's smarter to play dumb than to reveal everything you know.
• Playing dumb won't get you out of this situation.
• I had to play dumb about the surprise party I was planning.
• He has a habit of playing dumb whenever he's in trouble.
• The suspect continued to play dumb despite the overwhelming evidence.
• Just play dumb if they ask you anything about the secret project.