it's ill jesting with edged tools

it's ill jesting with edged tools

proverb Casually engaging with dangerous people or things is likely to cause harm. You're right, I don't speed when I'm driving in the rain, not even a little bit. That's because my mom taught me that it's ill jesting with edged tools. You're picking fights with known gang members, Tom. I know you're a tough guy and all, but it's ill jesting with edged tools.
See also: edge, ill, jest, tool
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
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  • village
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  • actions speak louder than words
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  • bad habits die hard
  • chickens come home to roost
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  • the best-laid plans of mice and men