Like play like play
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An idiomatic expression used to describe something that started jokingly, casually, or unseriously but eventually led to a serious or significant outcome.
"Like play like play, the small argument turned into a big fight."
Pronunciation:/laɪk pleɪ laɪk pleɪ/
Origin:A descriptive Pidgin phrase that captures the transition from playfulness to seriousness.
Part of Speech:Adverbial Phrase
Synonyms:Unexpectedly, Jokingly
More Examples:
"She started the business like play like play, now she's a CEO."
Popularized by:A very common Nigerian idiom used to narrate stories of unexpected developments.