play one for . play one for {v.}, {informal} To treat (someone) as; act toward (someone) as; handle (someone) as; handle as. He played the man for a sucker. Categories: add yours {informal} {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: P Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment