Idiom-Monday #28 to play up

Here's an idiom for you to try out this week in your daily speaking practice!

This phrase can also be 'to act up' and means the same;

1. For people it means misbehaving

2. For objects it means not working as it should

Let’s have a look at some examples:

She told the class off for playing up during the examination.

My alarm clock was playing up this morning so I was late for work.

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