hacerse el muerto

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hacerse el muerto(
ah
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sehr
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seh
 
ehl
 
mwehr
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toh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. to play dead
El explorador se hizo el muerto cuando vio que el oso venía hacia él.The explorer played dead when he saw the bear coming towards him.
b. to pretend to be dead
El soldado salvó la vida haciéndose el muerto.The soldier saved his life by pretending to be dead.
c. to play possum
No te hagas el muerto, a mí no me parece divertido.Don't play possum. I don't find it funny.
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