play false
Example Sentences
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The greater number of his prisoners were too top-heavy to make their escape, even if they were inclined to play false with their indulgent keeper.
From The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry With Legends of the Surrounding Country by Barry, Joseph
The dealer can play false cards; while the adversaries cannot afford to deceive each other.
From Bridge; its Principles and Rules of Play with Illustrative Hands and the Club Code of Bridge Laws by Elwell, J.B. (Joseph Bowne)
I had to tell lies and play false, but’t was to you an’ Mr. Grimbal I’ve been double, not to my husband that is.
From Children of the Mist by Phillpotts, Eden
If his own eyes play false with him, these freaks Of fancy shall be quickly tamed by mine; The goal is reached.
From The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 1 by Knight, William
The artist must have comrades, and the comrades may play false; well, then the artist must take care of herself.
From The History of David Grieve by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
