Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

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Play Hooky

The phrase 'Play Hooky' means to skip school, work or any other obligation without a justified excuse. Example of use: “My friends are playing hooky today so that they can be first in line to buy tickets for the concert tonight”