English Expression · Intermediate
play up
To misbehave
Pronunciation: say play up
Meaning
To misbehave.
Example
Our school team is playing up at the old recreation ground.
Our school team is playing up at the old recreation ground.
Practice tips
- Practice play up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.