Dance with the devil Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈdæns/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɛvəɫ

DANS with the DEV-uhl

UK

dˈɑːns/ /wˈɪð/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɛvəl

DAHNS with the DEV-uhl

Definição

To knowingly get involved in something very risky, dangerous, or morally questionable, especially with potentially serious consequences.

Uso & Nuances

Idiom, mostly informal. Used to describe actions that are risky morally, legally, or physically, usually with a sense of warning. Similar expressions: 'playing with fire,' 'tempting fate.' Not used for minor or everyday risks.

• Spanish: jugar con el diablo - correr un gran riesgo
• Portuguese (BR): dançar com o diabo - correr perigo
• Portuguese (PT): dançar com o diabo - correr perigo
• Chinese (Simplified): 与魔鬼共舞 - 冒大险
• Chinese (Traditional): 與魔鬼共舞 - 冒險行事
• Hindi: शैतान के साथ नाचना - जोखिम उठाना
• Arabic: الرقص مع الشيطان - المخاطرة الكبيرة
• Bengali: শয়তানের সাথে নাচা - বড় ঝুঁকি নেওয়া
• Russian: танцевать с дьяволом - рисковать
• Japanese: 悪魔と踊る - 危険を冒す
• Vietnamese: nhảy với quỷ - liều lĩnh
• Korean: 악마와 춤추다 - 큰 위험을 무릅쓰다
• Turkish: şeytanla dans etmek - büyük risk almak
• Urdu: شیطان کے ساتھ رقص کرنا - خطرہ مول لینا
• Indonesian: menari dengan iblis - mempertaruhkan risiko besar

Frases de Exemplo

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

basic

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

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Joining that gang is dancing with the devil.

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

natural

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

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

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