play possum

fingersi morto

Fingere di essere morto o restare immobile e in silenzio per non farsi notare.

In inglese semplice: To pretend to be dead or stay very still and quiet to avoid being noticed.

• We played possum until the bear left.
• The mouse played possum when the cat touched it.
• He decided to play possum and wait for the attackers to leave.

Sinonimi: play dead, lie low

Espressioni comuni: play possum quietly, just play possum

fingere di dormire, fingersi malato

Fingere di dormire o di essere malato, di solito per evitare qualcosa o attirare l’attenzione.

In inglese semplice: To pretend to be asleep or ill, usually to avoid doing something or get attention.

• He played possum in bed.
• I played possum so Dad would carry me upstairs.
• She was playing possum, hoping to miss school.

Sinonimi: feign sleep, feign illness

Espressioni comuni: play possum in bed, try to play possum