Give one trouble (4,2)

I believe the answer is:

play up

(Other definitions for play up that I've seen before include "Cause problems" , "make too much of a story" , "Cause trouble" , "Be awkward" , "(Equipment) start malfunctioning" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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