[영어 관용표현] PLAY WITH FIRE

PLAY WITH FIRE

 

 

Meaning

 

"Play with fire" is an idiomatic expression meaning to engage in a risky or dangerous activity that could lead to harm or trouble. It suggests that someone is taking unnecessary risks or behaving recklessly.

 

 

Example sentences

 

 

• If you keep lying to your boss, you're playing with fire and could get fired.
• Texting while driving is like playing with fire; it's extremely dangerous.
• Investing all your savings in a single stock is playing with fire.
• He's playing with fire by getting involved with those shady characters.
• Ignoring the safety regulations at work is playing with fire.
• She knew she was playing with fire when she started dating her best friend's ex.
• Skipping classes every week is playing with fire; you might fail the course.
• He's playing with fire by using unapproved software on his company laptop.
• You’re playing with fire if you think you can cheat on the test and not get caught.
• Letting your children wander around the busy street is playing with fire.