act the part of

Like all the other faux Joe Strummers in town, Jack hopes to act the part of an insurrectionist at a time and place when self-creation on $5 a week feels achievable.

But playing the part of leader will require him to act the part of leader.

When the trial collapsed in 2014, Tulia said she had been "tricked" into believing she was auditioning for a movie and was encouraged to "act the part of a bad, rough, ghetto girl".

At the same time that we unconvincingly act the part of peacemaker, our country knows it has unique leverage to help end this conflict, simply because we are a key player in helping to keep it alive in the first place.

“Oh yes,” I answered gamely, trying to act the part of my aunt.