Be on
Be on verb - Appear in a show, on T.V. or radio.
Pretend
Pretend verb - To take on a false or deceptive appearance.
Both terms in one sentence
- Some will even infiltrate in order to pretend to be on the enemy's side, stabbing them in the back when a fight commences.
Source: Combat Pragmatist / Video Games -
When Garnet unfuses so that "our" Ruby can pretend to be on the opposing team, Ruby and Sapphire flirt repeatedly, to the point of both teams' annoyance and the ruination of Steven's plans.
Source: Sickeningly Sweethearts -
Realising the ticket collector might have seen the three of them in the carriage together the couple pretend to be on the verge of stripping off for sex when the ticket collector does his rounds and 'surprises' them.
Source: Show Some Leg
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