act dumb; do something stupid; be in a daze
Meanings
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to pretend to be ignorant; to play dumb
dialectUsed when someone is obviously aware of the truth but pretends not to know, often to avoid responsibility or a difficult situation.
The matter is very clear, stop playing dumb.
He obviously knows the answer but keeps pretending to be ignorant and asking questions.
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If you make a mistake, you should admit it; playing dumb is useless.
verb
to do something foolish; to make a stupid mistake
dialectRefers to repeating a past mistake or acting against better judgment, often out of carelessness or forgetfulness.
How could you be so stupid again? Did you forget the lesson from last time?
He foolishly spent all his money and now can't pay the rent.
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Don't be foolish; this investment is too risky.
verb
to be in a daze; to space out; to be absent-minded
dialectDescribes a state where one is mentally blank, lost in thought, or unresponsive to their surroundings.
Everyone else has left, but he's still sitting there in a daze.
He's always spacing out in class; who knows what he's thinking about.
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Stop daydreaming and come help!