play along
To act like you agree with something or are going along with a plan, even if you are not sure about it or are just pretending.
Meanings
To pretend to agree or cooperate with something, especially while having doubts or a hidden agenda.
"She didn't believe his excuse, but she played along to see what he would say next."
To cooperate or participate in a game, joke, or performance in good faith.
"The audience was happy to play along when the comedian pulled volunteers onto the stage."
To accompany music by playing an instrument at the same time as another musician.
"He picked up his guitar and played along while she sang."
Always intransitive, often followed by 'with'. Implies a degree of strategic performance — the person 'playing along' may be complying to be polite, to avoid trouble, or to gather information. Common in contexts of games, jokes, deception, and negotiations. Used in both British and American English.
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