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

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