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Definition play possum in British English

play possum phrase

phrase
1

to pretend to be dead or sleeping in order to trick someone

Synonyms and related words
pretend fake simulate
2

to pretend not to be involved in something in order to protect yourself

Synonyms and related words
sweep aside gloss over wink at
Definition play possum in British English