play dirty


play dirty

To cheat or use deceitful tactics in order to win or succeed at something. Their team started playing dirty as soon as they fell behind, throwing sand into other players' eyes or stepping on people's toes when the ref wasn't looking. I'd watch out for that prosecutor. I heard he isn't afraid to play dirty if it helps him win a case.See also: dirty, play

play dirty

act in a dishonest or unfair way. informalSee also: dirty, play