耍花招

play tricks

→ 耍
phrase Rare #18,783
play tricks Often suggests using deceptive or underhanded tactics.
CH: 别耍花招,直接告诉我答案。
EN: Don't play tricks; just tell me the answer.

“你不能耍花招,我们警告你!”

“No funny business—we’re warning you!”

— 歌剧红伶 (1981)

我不是耍花招不是?

I'm not trying to pull a fast one, am I?

— 喜剧之王 (1999)

又耍花招?

Trying another trick?

— 喜剧之王 (1999)

却在耍花招

But you’re playing tricks.

— 天堂电影院 (1988)

不是战争就耍花招

It’s not war, so don’t play dirty.

— 红猪 (1992)

不要耍花招

Don't try any tricks.

— 自己去看 (1985)