play the victim card
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play the victim card (third-person singular simple present plays the victim card, present participle playing the victim card, simple past and past participle played the victim card)
- (idiomatic) To portray oneself as an innocent victim instead of taking responsibility.
- The serial killer played the victim card as he blamed others for his actions.
Usage notes[edit]
- The phrase "play the - card" can be used for a variety of issues or qualities exploited to gain sympathy such as race, gender, sexuality, (advanced) age, disability, physical or mental health, etc.
Translations[edit]
to portray oneself as an innocent victim instead of taking responsibility.
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