Play with fire Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
PLAY with FY-er
plˈeɪ/ /wˈɪð/ /fˈaɪə
PLAY with FY-uh
Definição
To take risks or do something dangerous that could lead to trouble or harm.
Uso & Nuances
This is an idiom, not used literally. It describes situations where someone knowingly takes a serious risk. Commonly used in warnings: 'You're playing with fire if you lie to her.' Often suggests the risk is unwise or reckless.
Spanish: jugar con fuegoPortuguese (BR): brincar com fogoPortuguese (PT): brincar com fogoChinese (Simplified): 玩火Chinese (Traditional): 玩火Hindi: आग से खेलनाArabic: اللعب بالنارBengali: আগুন নিয়ে খেলা করতেRussian: играть с огнёмJapanese: 火遊びをするVietnamese: đùa với lửaKorean: 불장난하다Turkish: ateşle oynamakUrdu: آگ سے کھیلناIndonesian: bermain api
Frases de Exemplo
If you cheat on the test, you're playing with fire.
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He knew he was playing with fire when he broke the rules.
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She's playing with fire by staying out so late every night.
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Don’t mess with those people—you’d be playing with fire.
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Trust me, opening that email at work is playing with fire.
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Going skydiving without training is really playing with fire.
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