play tricks
Example Sentences
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The thin, autumnal light continued to play tricks on me, forming islands in the sea that disappeared with the next passing cloud.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
The relationship between dark and light starts to play tricks on you in this part of Sweden, where the sun goes down around 3 p.m. in December.
From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2023
In rough seas, breaking waves can play tricks and for brief moments resemble wobbly boats in the distance.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2021
Their efforts lead them to play tricks on each other, and Rodney persuades the woman to take Del Boy hang-gliding for his birthday.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2021
They didn’t play tricks on me, I think, because they knew that if they got caught “bullying” me, it would be big-time trouble for them.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
