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Play the fool

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  1. 1
    To behave in a foolish or comical manner. idiomatic

    "Back in school again, Maxwell plays the fool again Teacher gets annoyed"

  2. 2
    To pretend or feign ignorance. idiomatic

    "I play the fool when we're together But I cry when we're apart, yeah I couldn't do you no better Don't break what's left of my broken heart, baby"

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