playing hurt

Reporting to work with a serious hangover from partying the night before.

Last night was a rough one on Radio; he'll be playing hurt at the office today.

by Fratrick September 13, 2006

IQ Play

“IQ play” is a phrase similar to “good idea” commonly used in McClatchy by some freshman

We should work together on the homework

IQ play

by MrSealeurgrl September 28, 2021

Go play

The parent-to-child equivalent of piss off I’m busy

5yo: Daddy, why do ducks have webbed feet?

The Dad: Well they use their feet as flippers to swim in ponds, now go play alright?

by SushiWarlord March 21, 2019

Playing with fire

When you take unnecessary risks.

To court danger.

Davey was really playing with fire when he picked up that drunk broad around the corner of the car accident.

by fireballgatens June 7, 2022

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

set the play

set the play; to arrange a drug deal or to set something up

set the play for me bae so we can secure the bag

by fatassbitchh February 27, 2019

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