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UK//juː pleɪ ɒn aʊər ɪˈməʊʃənz//US//ju pleɪ ɑn aʊər ɪˈmoʊʃənz//

Meaning of You play on our emotions

To influence or manipulate someone’s feelings and emotional responses.

In simple words: You affect how we feel.

You play on our emotions in a sentence

  • Some movies really know how to play on our emotions and make us cry.
  • The ad campaign was designed to play on our emotions and encourage donations.
  • It felt like he was trying to play on our emotions to get what he wanted.
  • The singer plays on our emotions through her powerful lyrics.
  • Politicians often play on our emotions to gain support for their agendas.

How to use You play on our emotions

This phrase is used to describe manipulation of feelings, often in a negative context. It's suitable in discussions about art, advertising, or interpersonal relationships.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine a puppet master playing with strings attached to hearts.

Related words

Collocations with You play on our emotions

  • play on fears
  • play on sympathy
  • play on nostalgia

Synonyms for You play on our emotions

  • manipulate emotions
  • influence feelings
  • affect sentiments
  • work on emotions
  • touch hearts

Common mistakes with You play on our emotions

  • Mixing 'play on emotions' with 'play with emotions' which has different implications.
  • Confusing the phrase with 'play on words' which refers to puns or double meanings.
  • Using it too casually in formal discussions.

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Frequently asked questions about You play on our emotions

What does You play on our emotions mean?

You affect how we feel.

What is the definition of You play on our emotions?

To influence or manipulate someone’s feelings and emotional responses.

How do you use You play on our emotions in a sentence?

Some movies really know how to play on our emotions and make us cry.

Can you give another example of You play on our emotions?

The ad campaign was designed to play on our emotions and encourage donations.

What are synonyms for You play on our emotions?

Common alternatives include manipulate emotions, influence feelings, affect sentiments, work on emotions, touch hearts.

What words go with You play on our emotions?

It commonly pairs with play on fears, play on sympathy, play on nostalgia.

What are common mistakes when using You play on our emotions?

Mixing 'play on emotions' with 'play with emotions' which has different implications. Confusing the phrase with 'play on words' which refers to puns or double meanings. Using it too casually in formal discussions.

How do you pronounce You play on our emotions?

US: //ju pleɪ ɑn aʊər ɪˈmoʊʃənz//, UK: //juː pleɪ ɒn aʊər ɪˈməʊʃənz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You play on our emotions?

This phrase is used to describe manipulation of feelings, often in a negative context. It's suitable in discussions about art, advertising, or interpersonal relationships.