- to act shamelessly
- to refuse to acknowledge that one has lost the game, or made a promise etc
- to act dumb
- to act as if sth never happened
Generated: This meaning indicates behavior that is disrespectful or lacking in shame, often in a way that takes advantage of others.
Generated: This meaning specifically applies to situations where someone doesn't accept defeat or ignores commitments, often leading to frustration for others involved.
Generated: This usage describes a situation where someone pretends not to understand or deliberately avoids admitting knowledge about something.
He acted dumb in class, completely pretending not to understand the teacher's question.
Generated: This meaning refers to ignoring past events or behaviors, as if they did not occur, often to avoid dealing with the consequences.
He saw the accident happen and acted as if nothing had occurred.