"dance with the devil" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 与魔鬼共舞
• 冒大险

Definition

明知有危险或道德风险，仍然参与某件事，尤其是可能有严重后果的时候。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常为口语表达，用于形容极高风险或道德上有问题的行为。类似于“玩火”，不适用于普通的小风险。

Examples

If you lie to the police, you're dancing with the devil.

如果你对警察撒谎，就是在**与魔鬼共舞**。

He knew investing in that shady company was dancing with the devil.

他知道投资那家可疑的公司是**与魔鬼共舞**。

Joining that gang is dancing with the devil.

加入那个帮派就是在**与魔鬼共舞**。

You’re taking a big risk—don’t dance with the devil just for some extra cash.

你在冒很大的险——别为了点额外的钱就**与魔鬼共舞**。

He knew he was dancing with the devil, but he couldn’t resist the temptation.

他知道自己在**与魔鬼共舞**，但还是无法抵挡诱惑。

They’re dancing with the devil every time they cut corners on safety.

每次偷工减料，他们都是在**与魔鬼共舞**。