How to Pronounce "dance with the devil"
expression
ˈdæns/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɛvəɫ
DANS with the DEV-uhl
dˈɑːns/ /wˈɪð/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɛvəl
DAHNS with the DEV-uhl
Definition
To knowingly get involved in something very risky, dangerous, or morally questionable, especially with potentially serious consequences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdæns/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɛvəɫ
British English
dˈɑːns/ /wˈɪð/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɛvəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DANS with the DEV-uhl
UK
DAHNS with the DEV-uhl
Listen in Context
If you lie to the police, you're dancing with the devil.
He knew investing in that shady company was dancing with the devil.
Joining that gang is dancing with the devil.
You’re taking a big risk—don’t dance with the devil just for some extra cash.