play with fire

Meaning: To invite disaster by doing something foolish, dangerous, or risky.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Nature

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More English idioms

• too many irons in the fire — Too many activities demanding one's time.
• turn over a new leaf — To change one's bad ways and begin to lead a better life.
• under a cloud — Less than entirely trustworthy; suspected of some wrongdoing.
• under the weather — Unwell; ill.
• water under the bridge — Past and finished; over and done with.
• the wave of the future — A strong, growing trend.

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