play with fire, to

play with fire

To do something that risks causing one harm, damage, or misfortune; to do something dangerous. They're playing with fire if they think they can get away with dodging these corporate taxes. Jen swears she's being safe when she experiments with drugs, but I think she's playing with fire.

See also: fire, play

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

play with fire

1. Lit. to use fire as a toy; to experiment with flames and fire. Jimmy! I've told you never to play with fire!

2. Fig. to do something dangerous or risky. (Usually playing with fire.) Be careful with that knife! You are playing with fire! If you mess with Max, you are playing with fire.

See also: fire, play

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

play with fire

Take part in a dangerous undertaking, as in You're playing with fire if you go behind his back and commit his department. Although the idea behind this metaphor is ancient, it was first recorded only in 1655.

See also: fire, play

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

play with fire

take foolish risks.

See also: fire, play

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

play with ˈfire

take unnecessary and dangerous risks: Be very careful, Mike. You’re playing with fire. If you ask me she’s playing with fire, getting involved with a married man.

See also: fire, play

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

play with fire

in. to do something dangerous or risky. Going out at night in a neighborhood like that is playing with fire.

See also: fire, play

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

play with fire

To take part in a dangerous or risky undertaking.

See also: fire, play

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

play with fire, to

To court danger. This metaphor has been around for hundreds of years. Poet Henry Vaughan put it this way in 1655 (The Garland): “I played with fire, did counsell spurn . . . But never thought that fire would burn.”

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释义	play with fire, to play with fire To do something that risks causing one harm, damage, or misfortune; to do something dangerous. They're playing with fire if they think they can get away with dodging these corporate taxes. Jen swears she's being safe when she experiments with drugs, but I think she's playing with fire. See also: fire, play Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. play with fire 1. Lit. to use fire as a toy; to experiment with flames and fire. Jimmy! I've told you never to play with fire! 2. Fig. to do something dangerous or risky. (Usually playing with fire.) Be careful with that knife! You are playing with fire! If you mess with Max, you are playing with fire. See also: fire, play McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. play with fire Take part in a dangerous undertaking, as in You're playing with fire if you go behind his back and commit his department. Although the idea behind this metaphor is ancient, it was first recorded only in 1655. See also: fire, play The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. play with fire take foolish risks. See also: fire, play Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary play with ˈfire take unnecessary and dangerous risks: Be very careful, Mike. You’re playing with fire. If you ask me she’s playing with fire, getting involved with a married man. See also: fire, play Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary play with fire in. to do something dangerous or risky. Going out at night in a neighborhood like that is playing with fire. See also: fire, play McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions play with fire To take part in a dangerous or risky undertaking. See also: fire, play American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. play with fire, to To court danger. This metaphor has been around for hundreds of years. Poet Henry Vaughan put it this way in 1655 (The Garland): “I played with fire, did counsell spurn . . . But never thought that fire would burn.” See also: play The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you a/the feel of (something) all right a straw will show which way the wind blows (one) could use (something) a crack at (someone or something) (you) wanna make something of it? (one) never would have guessed all for the best a thing of the past
随便看	be caught with (one's) pants down be caught with (one's) trousers down be caught with your pants down because because is why because of because reasons because you touch yourself at night be center stage be certain be certain of (something) be certain that (something will happen or is the case) be chafing at the bit be chalk and cheese be champing at the bit be champing/chomping at the bit be chasing (one's) (own) tail be chasing rainbows be chasing tail be chasing your tail be child's play be chilled to the marrow be chomping at the bit be chucking (it) down be chuffed to bits