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

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

Playing Gypsy

The ability of being able to tell the future as if one were a fortune teller. Coined by San Francisco Board of Supervisor Shamann Walton.

"I am not going to get in to playing gypsy or trying to tell the future of what the Mayor is or is not going to do." - SF BOS Walton, June 9, 2023

by Consigliere187 June 13, 2023

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

scottish play

a cursed shakespere play.well,i'm not gonna say the name

NEVER say the real name of the scottish play!

by jessica hermia beatrice juliet December 23, 2012

Playing Birgisson

Noun,
When someone plays their guitar with a bow. Based off of Jónsi Birgisson's performances playing his Les Paul with cello bows.

Man, that guys an amazing guitar player, he's Playing Birgisson too!

by Nathan YeeHaw! January 27, 2009

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