play the part
idiom
: to act the part of (a particular character) in a film, play, etc.
He often plays the part of the villain.
—often used figurativelyI've played the part of (the) devoted wife and mother, and now I want to do something more with my life.
He was playing the part of (the) gracious host.
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Look and play the part and strengthen your position.
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Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
In preparing to play the part himself, Holland found an indispensable research tool in Jones’ journals from each performance.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
Wolfram will play the part of Jesus when the 1970s rock opera opens at the school on Nov. 1 with an all-female cast.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Others have complained that Dever is not muscular enough to play the part.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2024
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Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
In preparing to play the part himself, Holland found an indispensable research tool in Jones’ journals from each performance.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
Wolfram will play the part of Jesus when the 1970s rock opera opens at the school on Nov. 1 with an all-female cast.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Others have complained that Dever is not muscular enough to play the part.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Play the part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20the%20part. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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