playing it cool
Example Sentences
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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
Even though she'll be walking out at one of the most famous stadiums in the world, she says she'll be "playing it cool".
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2022
Much later we realize that everyone's a mess of confusion and hormones, even the kids who are playing it cool.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2021
“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
