mind game
noun/ˈmaɪnd ɡeɪm/
/ˈmaɪnd ɡeɪm/
- something that you do or say in order to make somebody feel less confident, especially to gain an advantage for yourself
（尤指为了压倒对方而展开的）心理游戏，心理战术 - Don't believe him—he likes to play mind games with people.
别相信他——他喜欢和人玩心理游戏。
- Don't believe him—he likes to play mind games with people.