playing it cool
Example Sentences
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Pep Guardiola had been playing it cool in the scorching heat that accompanied his final game in charge of Manchester City.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
Ruth and I moved on and off the deck, hoping that playing it cool might draw them in.
From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 2024
Tiafoe did exactly that, playing it cool before thanking James and promising he has more work to do.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 6, 2022
Makkari and Druig playing it cool while other people are around.
From The Verge ● Jan. 13, 2022
“And there’s no playing it cool with someone who put up a poster with your face to find you,” Dylan says.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
