Play On/upon (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Play On/upon (something) Idiom mean?

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play on/upon (something) What does play on/upon (something) mean?	to cause an effect on something, to influence something	The company played on the feelings of loneliness of the people to get them to buy more products.
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take (someone's) part What does "take (someone's) part" mean?	to take a side in an argument	My friend always takes my part when I am having an argument with someone.

keep one`s cool What does "keep one`s cool" mean?	to stay/remain calm	I tried to keep my cool during the argument with my neighbor.
burn one`s bridges behind one What does "burn one`s bridges behind one" mean?	to do something that makes going back impossible	He burned his bridges behind him and is unable to work in the same industry again.
a klutz What does "a klutz" mean?	an awkward, uncoordinated person.	"Don't ask Jeff to dance with you. He's a realklutz and will probably step on your feet!"
as red as a ruby What does "as red as a ruby" mean?	deep red	The office assistant was wearing lipstick that was as red as a ruby.
trippin' What does "trippin'" mean?	high on drugs
looney What does "looney" mean?	mentally unstable person

kiss-ass What does "kiss-ass" mean?	obsequious or servile
in kind What does "in kind" mean?	payment for something with some goods rather than money	We will pay them back in kind for the use of their sailboat.
chow What does "chow" mean?	food; meal; breakfast, lunch, or dinner

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Play On/upon (something) Idiom