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Rareplay with fire
The correct spelling is play with fire.
How to pronounce play with fire
verb
Say it like: Plaee- wi-th -fir-e
The correct spelling is play with fire. To put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially. For example: "I'm telling you, if you sign that paper, you're playing with fire."
Usage Examples
“I'm telling you, if you sign that paper, you're playing with fire.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.
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