playing it cool
Example Sentences
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Tiafoe did exactly that, playing it cool before thanking James and promising he has more work to do.
From Washington Post • Sep. 6, 2022
Even though she'll be walking out at one of the most famous stadiums in the world, she says she'll be "playing it cool".
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2022
Much later we realize that everyone's a mess of confusion and hormones, even the kids who are playing it cool.
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2021
Ramirez-Rosa has long been an outspoken critic of Emanuel and the O’Hare Express project, but these days even some of Emanuel’s allies on the council like Villegas are playing it cool.
From The Verge • Feb. 25, 2019
“Keep playing it cool, Leah. And you’re welcome.”
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
