play a trick on

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Phrasal Verb : - To deceive someone, often in a lighthearted or mischievous way, as part of a joke or prank. Usage This phrasal verb is used to describe the action of tricking or fooling someone. It is separable; the object (the person being tricked) can come between "play" and "a trick on" (e.g., play someone a trick on ) but the more common and natural structure is "play a trick on...