play to the gallery
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play to the gallery — idiom
1. To behave or speak in an exaggerated way in order to attract attention or win th
1.idiom
Definition
To behave or speak in an exaggerated way in order to attract attention or win the approval of a crowd, especially by saying what you think they want to hear rather than what you truly believe.
Example
During the debate, the senator played to the gallery by making promises she knew she could not keep.
The comedian kept playing to the gallery with jokes about the mayor rather than telling his usual material.