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Play to the gallery

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Attention Seeking

Used when someone wants to be the center of attention, especially by doing something flashy.

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In the debate, he played to the gallery with his exaggerated hand gestures.
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Negative Connotation

May imply that the speaker is not sincere or is more concerned with popularity than substance.

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The CEO played to the gallery with promises, ignoring the company's real problems.
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Context Dependent

It's usually used critically and can be context-specific, such as in politics or entertainment.

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The actor played to the gallery, ignoring the director's advice.
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