Playing for keeps

It means that you play to win without holding back—you give it your all

When team A to play a game, they warmed their opponents that they were "playing for keeps" (or playing to win)

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played out

What you call something when you're sick of seeing/hearing about it; usually something that used to be popular. When something loses its intrigue.

Me: "The Kardashians are so played out."
You: "Yeah, and don't forget about the Jenners."
Me: "I wish I could."

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ice play

The use of ice cubes or other frozen objects to tease your sexual partner, either by rubbing it around the rim of their entrance or on their nipples.

That guy I met was really into ice play.

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play hooky

to avoid going to work or school without an excuse

Why do you play hooky every time this happens?

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playing the fool

To act in a silly manner in order to amuse other people.

Tommy: Everybody, look what I can do! *makes a silly face*
Teacher: Tommy! Stop playing the fool and finish your maths!

Parents: Don't you be a bad boy Johnny, Don't you slip up Or play the fool.
Johnny: Oh no ma, oh no da, I'll be your golden boy. I will obey ev'ry golden rule.

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play it cool

To pretend you're not as anxious as you really are; usually used in terms of dating, deals, or any life-altering events.

Dude let HER call YOU, it's only been two days-- play it cool.

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Scottish play

This is a periphrastic way of referring to William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," a device sometimes used by actors to avoid referring to the play by name, because of the supposed bad luck that it might bring if it is referred to by name. Likewise, the protagonist and his wife are referred to as"Mr. and Mrs. M."

The Village Players led off this year's season with the Scottish play.

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