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Bandera de México

/Sounds like 'a-SER-se el ok-SI-so'/

In Mexico, to play dead — to pretend you didn't hear, see, or know anything about something. The strategic deployment of total ignorance when accountability comes knocking.

Example

"He played completely clueless when they asked about the money."

"Don't play dead — I know you were right there."

Regional synonyms:

Persona que se queda dormida en cualquier lugar o momento. Se usa cuando alguien cae rendido sin importar dónde esté, como en una fiesta o en el transporte público.