play possum (Meaning)

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play possum (v)

to pretend to be dead

When confronted by the predator, the opossum feigned death by playing possum.
The injured animal lay still, playing possum to avoid further harm.
The actor played possum on stage, pretending to be dead for dramatic effect.
The thief played possum in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
The politician played possum during the debate, refusing to take a clear stance.
The student played possum in class, hoping to avoid being called upon.
The employee played possum when the boss entered the room, hoping to escape unnoticed.
The cat played possum under the couch, waiting to pounce on the unsuspecting mouse.
The prisoner played possum in his cell, hoping to fool the guards into thinking he was unconscious.
The boxer played possum after receiving a knockout blow, confusing his opponent.

to pretend to be dead

entertain, toy, amuse,recreate, relax, frolic, sport, delight, rollick, dabble

slave,work, strive, plug (away), strive, slave, labor, labor, struggle, plug (away)

When confronted by the predator, the opossum feigned death by playing possum.

The injured animal lay still, playing possum to avoid further harm.

The actor played possum on stage, pretending to be dead for dramatic effect.

The thief played possum in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.