Examples of play it cool in a Sentence
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In the meantime, the front office has had to play it cool.
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Dave Campbell, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024
Natalie Portman will never be the most showy (see Rihanna, who rocked up to the show in a directional version of Dior’s famous ’50s silhouette), but there’s quiet power in knowing when to play it cool and when to pop.
—Alice Newbold, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2024
David is immediately overcome with upstairs/downstairs feelings for Natalie but tries to play it cool.
—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 21 Nov. 2023
But this nylon and spandex sports bra will keep the annoying perspiration at bay whether you’re engaged in a grueling city tour or just living your day-to-day life while trying to play it cool.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2023
As opposed to Sutton, who is always accidentally saying everything while trying to play it cool.
—Jodi Walker, EW.com, 8 July 2021
Such a fan, but really had to play it cool.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2023
Cozy up with Celine’s dreamy shearling handbag or play it cool with the most elegant tennis racket holder from Chanel’s RE23 collection.
—Jaclyn Alexandra Cohen, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Dec. 2022
For now, Scherzer appears content to play it cool.
—BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022
Dave Campbell, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024
Natalie Portman will never be the most showy (see Rihanna, who rocked up to the show in a directional version of Dior’s famous ’50s silhouette), but there’s quiet power in knowing when to play it cool and when to pop.
—Alice Newbold, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2024
David is immediately overcome with upstairs/downstairs feelings for Natalie but tries to play it cool.
—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 21 Nov. 2023
But this nylon and spandex sports bra will keep the annoying perspiration at bay whether you’re engaged in a grueling city tour or just living your day-to-day life while trying to play it cool.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2023
As opposed to Sutton, who is always accidentally saying everything while trying to play it cool.
—Jodi Walker, EW.com, 8 July 2021
Such a fan, but really had to play it cool.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2023
Cozy up with Celine’s dreamy shearling handbag or play it cool with the most elegant tennis racket holder from Chanel’s RE23 collection.
—Jaclyn Alexandra Cohen, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Dec. 2022
For now, Scherzer appears content to play it cool.
—BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022
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“Play it cool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20it%20cool. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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