Phrasal Verbs with Play

Play along (Take part in a charade, deception, or practical joke): He decided to play along with his friends' prank and pretend to believe their made-up story. They agreed to play along with the surprise party and act surprised when the guest of honor arrived. She knew it was a joke, but she decided to play along and act as if she fell for their trick. Play around (Behave in a silly, childish, or irresponsible way): He liked to play around and make funny faces to entertain his younger siblings. They spent the afternoon playing around in the park, running and laughing. She sometimes liked to play around with her friends, joking and teasing each other. Play around (Work with in a non-serious manner): He would often play around with different art techniques, experimenting and exploring. They were just playing around with the software, trying out different settings and features. She enjoyed playing around with ingredients in the kitchen, creating new recipes. Play at (Pretend to be a different…