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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌpleɪ wɪð ˈfaɪr/ · UK /ˌpleɪ wɪð ˈfaɪə/
play with fire means: To do something dangerous that could seriously hurt you or cause trouble.
verb
To do something dangerous that could seriously hurt you or cause trouble.
- You’re playing with fire.
- She played with fire by trusting a dishonest partner.
- Are we playing with fire by borrowing so much?
Questions about play with fire
What does play with fire mean?
To do something dangerous that could seriously hurt you or cause trouble.
What is play with fire in other languages?
Türkçe: ateşle oynamak · Español: jugar con fuego · Français: jouer avec le feu · Deutsch: mit dem Feuer spielen · Italiano: giocare con il fuoco · 日本語: 火遊びをする
How do you pronounce play with fire?
In American English /ˌpleɪ wɪð ˈfaɪr/; in British English /ˌpleɪ wɪð ˈfaɪə/.
How do you use play with fire in a sentence?
You’re playing with fire. She played with fire by trusting a dishonest partner.
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