Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom.

To play fast and loose

  1. to be incoherent

  2. to be winning sometimes and losing at other times

  3. to play with someone's feelings

  4. to play tricks

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'To play fast and loose' means to behave irresponsibly, unreliably, or deceitfully. It originates from a cheating trick in games. The correct answer 'to play tricks' (D) captures the essence of deceptive, unreliable behavior rather than mere inconsistency or emotional manipulation.

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