Phrase "To play down the role"

[Phiphili]

Dear Sir,

Can you please explain what does it mean for " Play down the role "

Thanks a lot,

[Kitosdad]

Good morning Phipili, you haven't supplied sufficient context to make a true explanation possible.

It could relate to someone who doesn't want to take credit for something he has done, such as, " I'm not a hero. " after having saved a life, or maybe the excuse ......

" It wasn't my fault that the accident happened."

In each case they are reducing their involvement in whatever happened.
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