This saying is a very widely used proverb and saying in the Black American (Soulaan) community meaning that you are allowing someone to mistreat, manipulate or take advantage of you in some way. Usually repeatedly.
Why are you letting him play in yo face? You know he’s cheating on you and this is the 10th time.
You see how she’s always trying to embarrass you in front box the manager. She’s playing in yo face.
You see how she’s always trying to embarrass you in front box the manager. She’s playing in yo face.
by SoulaaniSpeaks November 27, 2024
by Geekelement and Waveraider May 20, 2011
It's a phrase to highlight someone missing the point, purposefully or otherwise. It doesn't matter how good the play was, Mary Todd Lincoln watching her husband and then President of the United States Abraham Lincoln get shot in the head right beside her overshadows everything. It could have been the best acting ever but that's not what she was focusing on or what she'll remember.
In reference to the Aurora shootings
Person 1: "Oh my God, that's awful! Was the movie any good, at least?"
Person 2: "Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
In reference to a controversial person
Person 1: "Yeah, Mike's an alcoholic, a tax cheat, beats his kids, and is a pathological liar – but other than that, he's pretty cool."
Person 2: "Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
Person 1: "Oh my God, that's awful! Was the movie any good, at least?"
Person 2: "Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
In reference to a controversial person
Person 1: "Yeah, Mike's an alcoholic, a tax cheat, beats his kids, and is a pathological liar – but other than that, he's pretty cool."
Person 2: "Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
by ResOrbis December 05, 2023
by OblivionDice July 26, 2017
The phrase play in the hay is often used figuratively to describe carefree or playful behavior, similar to children playing in a pile of hay. It implies having fun or enjoying oneself without any specific purpose or responsibility.
by Lysical October 04, 2023
by WorldsOfWords November 28, 2023
by BigDickPacker January 26, 2017