play tricks
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Daphne du Maurier’s fiction revels in the mind’s ability to play tricks on itself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
And for Slot, it proved to be the first wrong move in a stellar start at Anfield, proof that you try to play tricks with the FA Cup at your peril.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2025
The relationship between dark and light starts to play tricks on you in this part of Sweden, where the sun goes down around 3 p.m. in December.
From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2023
In rough seas, breaking waves can play tricks and for brief moments resemble wobbly boats in the distance.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2021
“It will not play tricks on you. As for you, Ranofer,” he turned interested eyes on the younger boy, “come with me. I have a task for you.”
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
