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play the Santa card

When an adult tries to influence a child's behavior by telling them that Santa Claus is watching.
The kids I was babysitting were so incorrigible I had to play the Santa card.
by Grace Hicks December 5, 2012
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play the heavy

To do the unpleasant tasks that no one else wants to do.
(the boss saying) "I don't want to fire them, let him play the heavy." Or "why do I always have to play the heavy."
by rreddmustang July 7, 2014
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Play-nexted

Hostile takeover of the establishments Juke Box. Spending exorbitant amount of money or credits to dominate the juke box with shitty country music.
Some douche bag in the cowboy hat "Play-nexted" all my songs on the juke box.
by Le Shawn May 21, 2015
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play the hero

Trying to help somebody or a group of people out no matter what the consequences might be.
John: "I don't want you inviting Mark over for dinner. He's always trying to play the hero by offering to clean up the dishes and make dessert."
by XxTwistedFalconXx February 17, 2019
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play some geometry dash

When someone has a skill issue
“I have stage 4 cancer” you would respond with should have played more geometry dash
“My daughter is dying aster the car crash” tell her to play some geometry dash for me
by SalmonNugget May 30, 2022
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Play Dead

Pretending to be drunk or passed out in a compromising situation in order to escape unintended consequences. Basically when someone is under the influence and uses the "I was really drunk excuse," in this case pretending to "pass out," in order to escape retribution from another individual or group.
Sam was getting a lap dance from Tim's girlfriend, Michelle, when Tim walked in. Sam decided to play dead and he told Tim the next morning that Michelle had given him a lap dance after he passed out.
by Jungle Commando May 13, 2009
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play baby

a person who games (or plays games) excessively, to the point of ignoring professional and social responsibilities or who becomes plain annoying.
"Renzo, stop playing Mafia Wars. You're such a play baby."
by sayewhat March 26, 2010
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