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A smile played on one's lips ?
Hello,
I came across this expression "a smile played on his lips," and I am wondering what's the meaning of 'play' here...?
Is it drawn, appear, or something else?
Thanks in advance
5 aug. 2018 06:07
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It would be helpful to have more context, but it is saying a smile "began to appear on his lips".
5 augustus 2018
http://learnersdictionary.com/definition/play
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[no object] : to move in a lively and irregular way
A knowing smile played on/about her lips.
We watched the moonlight playing on the water.
5 augustus 2018
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