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Difference between Play gooseberry and Play old gooseberry

play gooseberrybe the third person present with two lovers; act as an escort:

  • Let the old woman choose between playing gooseberry or loitering behind alone.

play old gooseberry—(UK dated) cause damage or devastation to smth.:

  • She would play old gooseberry with the property if we hadn’t someone to look after it.