Quote
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“My friends are always telling me I have to play hard to get because I’ll pretty much say, ‘I like you. Let’s go hang out.’ But they think I shouldn’t do that.”
- Actress Emma Watson talks about her dating style. (Us Weekly)
Definition
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pretend not to want something that you actually want
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
When you like someone, you should tell him, right? How else will he know how you feel?
Actually, there are a few different ways you could go. You could flirt with your crush, or try to show your feelings in subtle ways. Or you could be direct by telling your crush how you feel, or by inviting him or her to hang out. This is what Emma Watson, the star of Harry Potter, usually does. But her friends think she needs to try a different approach. She needs to play hard to get.
When you play hard to get, you pretend not to like someone even though you really do have romantic feelings for that person. This might seem like a crazy way to try to get your crush to like you back. But the idea is that by playing hard to get, you’ll make your crush long for what he or she can’t have. Soon you’ll become the one being chased, instead of the one doing the chasing.
But playing hard to get isn’t always easy. Some people have a hard time hiding their true feelings. And not everyone likes it when others play hard to get. Some people appreciate someone who is honest and straightforward, rather than someone who plays games.
Have you ever played hard to get? Do you think that playing hard to get is a good way to get someone to like you?
Examples
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“I don’t know why Sarah’s playing hard to get. I know she likes me, but she won’t call me back.”
“I hate it when guys play hard to get. They should just be upfront and honest.”
“Playing hard to get is fun. I like getting attention from lots of different guys and not telling any of them who I like the best.”
“Don’t try to play hard to get. I know you love me.”