play with fire

play with fire
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.

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{v. phr.} To put oneself in danger; to take risks. * /Leaving your door unlocked in New York City is playing with fire./ * /The doctor told Mr. Smith that he must watch his diet if he doesn't want to play with fire./ Compare: SKATE ON THIN ICE.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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