General: Observing the ‘play’ of ones own thoughts and feelings, hopes, fears and fantasies; acting something out and not being real. On stage: Feeling in the public eye, or wanting to be noticed; going through a ‘stage’ of ones life. The stage: A situation you are meeting or in the midst of, perhaps demanding you play a particular role. Looking at stage: What is claiming ones attention at present; looking within oneself; experimenting with or exploring an idea; role or situation. Idioms: Set the stage for; stage fright; stage-manage; act a part; act of God; act on; catch somebody in the act; get in on the act; get ones act together; act ones
