and don't play one on TV in English

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  "etymology_text": "A reference to US television advertisements where well-known actors from medical shows were obliged to add the disclaimer \"I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV\".",
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  "word": "and don't play one on TV"
}

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"and don't play one on TV" meaning in English

Phrase