roll over and play dead
Example Sentences
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Washington didn’t roll over and play dead like it’s done so often at home.
From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2019
For two hours, Nationals Park witnessed a romantic comedy: Town loves team, team loves town, and the Cardinals roll over and play dead to end this four-game sweep.
From Washington Post • Oct. 15, 2019
“We are not going to roll over and play dead … People should be warned that this stuff is everywhere and we should be careful of this product.”
From The Guardian • Oct. 8, 2018
After all, their job is to protect the quarterback, and if a defense isn't going to roll over and play dead, then by all means, feel free to block somebody.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2012
Local car salesmen wanted to roll over and play dead when one of the Langley fellas pulled into the lot, fearing a barrage of nonsensical and unanswerable technical questions.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
