English Explanatory Dictionary

play to the gallery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To appeal to the least sophisticated parts of an audience in order to obtain maximum approval.

Pronunciation

En-au-play to the gallery.ogg

Word forms

play to the gallery plays to the gallery playing to the gallery played to the gallery

Synonyms

play to the cheap seats play to the crowd

Related words

grandstand lowest common denominator
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