play ball with somebody

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

play ˈball (with sb) idiom
1. (NAmE)to play with a ball
•Chris was in the park playing ball with the kids.
2. (informal)to be willing to work with other people in a helpful way, especially so that sb can get what they want
•We contacted the airline about a refund but they wouldn't play ball.
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