Example: No cal fer-se el longuis quan podem parlar clarament.
Definition
"Fer-se el longuis" is a Catalan expression meaning to pretend to be ignorant or to act as if one does not understand something, usually to avoid responsibility or to delay a situation. For example, someone might 'fer-se el longuis' instead of addressing an issue directly.
Translations
To play dumb
Hacerse el tonto
Zich van de domme houden
Faire l'idiot
Sich dumm stellen
Etymology
The phrase "fer-se el longuis" comes from Catalan, where 'fer-se' means 'to make oneself' or 'to act like,' and 'longuis' is a colloquial term suggesting someone who is slow or reluctant to respond. Did you know? The expression humorously implies acting like a slow or dim-witted person to dodge a matter.
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To play dumb