Phrasal Verb - Playing Up

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Definition

To play up means to make a big deal out of something, often to draw attention to oneself or to make a situation seem more important than it really is. It can also mean to pretend to be more upset or offended than one actually is.

Examples

No.	Example
1	The politician played up her environmental record to try to win over voters.
2	He played up the incident on social media to get more sympathy.
3	She played up her injuries to avoid going to work.
4	The company played up the safety features of their new product to reassure customers.
5	He played up his romantic relationship to impress his friends.
6	The artist played up the theme of social justice in her latest exhibition.
7	She played up her accomplishments to get a promotion.
8	He played up his experience to get hired by a top company.
9	The politician played up the economic benefits of their policy to win over voters.
10	The marketing team played up the luxury features of the new car to attract high-end customers.