play tricks

The traumatic past continues to play tricks on the new South.

The world contains no supernatural magic, and our minds play tricks on us when we experience stage magic.

But each day was a struggle, and my mind started to play tricks on me.

I was doing well—or so I thought, until my body started to play tricks with my mind.

He gives me the impression of being one of those people who believe that the pen is made to play tricks with.

The lady, in her living hours,Was the most charming vixen That ever this poor sex of oursDelighted to play tricks on.

As the wind carries things away, Mercury is sometimes called the captain of thieves, and he likes to play tricks.

Imaginative—visionary, in fact—as he was, he did not allow his imagination to play tricks with him.

Most likely, sir; but this is not a good night to play tricks, for we have a bright night and a smooth sea.