Playing hard to get
Pronunciation: /ˈpɫeɪɪŋ ˈhɑɹd ˈtu ˈɡɛt/
Playing hard to get (phrase)
- Trying to make someone want you more by acting less interested than you really are.
- Using delay or distance to gain a better outcome in a negotiation or request.
Examples
- She is playing hard to get to get more attention.
- They keep acting distant, but they are playing hard to get.