English Explanatory Dictionary

play with fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.

Pronunciation

En-au-play with fire.ogg

Word forms

play with fire plays with fire playing with fire played with fire

Related words

ask for it ask for trouble
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