English / idiom
Playing with Fire
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Engaging in risky, reckless, or dangerous behavior that could lead to severe consequences
In context
01
Ignoring crucial safety guidelines in a chemical plant is simply playing with fire.
02
By breaching the contract without legal consultation, the firm was playing with fire.
Synonyms
taking reckless risks,courting danger,skating on thin ice
Antonyms
playing it safe,exercising caution,acting prudently
Collocations
literally playing with fire,warned about playing with fire,realise one is playing with fire