Learn · Idioms Deception & Lies
Play possum
C1Meaning
To pretend to be asleep or unconscious to deceive someone.
Example sentences
The child played possum to avoid being scolded.
The suspect played possum hoping the police would leave.
Learn · Idioms Deception & Lies
To pretend to be asleep or unconscious to deceive someone.
The child played possum to avoid being scolded.
The suspect played possum hoping the police would leave.