play tricks

play tricks(
pley
 
trihks
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. engañar
My eyes must be playing tricks on me, because I think that scarecrow is moving.Mis ojos me deben de estar engañando, porque me parece que el espantapájaro se está moviendo.
a. hacer bromas
The siblings play tricks on each other all the time.Los hermanos se hacen bromas todo el tiempo.
a. hacer trampa
You can't defeat me without playing tricks.No puedes vencerme sin hacer trampa.
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