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Definition of play with fire

play with fire

verb

  • to interact with something that could become dangerous or addictive.

    Last edited on Nov 29 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 29 2010.

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Other terms relating to 'fire':

Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse.
Definitions include: one of many made up "sex moves" that are demeaning towards women.
Definitions include: an event in which occupants of a stopped car (usually at a traffic signal) exit the car, run around it, and then re-enter the car.
Definitions include: acronym for "die in a fire".
Definitions include: strong insult.
Definitions include: to become overwhelmed with information.
Definitions include: a massive disaster.
Definitions include: to attack a teammate.
Definitions include: to deal with urgent problems (usually at work.)
Definitions include: to engage in coitus.
Definitions include: an abdomen with many red stretch marks, which resemble flames.
Definitions include: a person with red pubic hair.
Definitions include: to be highly stoned.
Definitions include: to begin to smoke marijuana.
Definitions include: to be at one's peak performance.

Other terms relating to 'play':

Definitions include: sexual activity involving the anus.
Definitions include: To tell someone something, even though it may not be right.
Definitions include: See play (one) stupid.
Definitions include: "free to play".
Definitions include: Being dissed or insulted.
Definitions include: an insult.
Definitions include: acronym for "live action role-playing."
Definitions include: a fair competition.
Definitions include: acronym for "massively multiplayer online role playing game."
Definitions include: Used to describe an action.
Definitions include: insane, clueless, lacking in mental ability.
Definitions include: sexual activity.
Definitions include: to cheat on one's significant other.
Definitions include: to cooperate.
Definitions include: of two groups or people, to pursue.

Other terms relating to 'with':

Definitions include: a mythical creature who is extremely happy or fortunate.
Definitions include: stupid.
Definitions include: strange / stupid.
Definitions include: in disagreement with.
Definitions include: extremely aggravated.
Definitions include: unattractive.
Definitions include: to be affecting a person.
Definitions include: to have sex with.
Definitions include: to be born into wealth and privilege.
Definitions include: See break up.
Definitions include: cool, awesome.
Definitions include: to perform an action quickly or efficiently.
Definitions include: approving of.
Definitions include: to attract a person and at least have a kiss, and maybe have sex with them.
Definitions include: to consume marijuana.

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