To play with fire
to do something risky that could have serious consequences
To play with fire
to do something risky that could have serious consequences
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Examples
"By leaking that data he was playing with fire and might face legal action."
"You're playing with fire if you ignore safety protocols."
Mnemonic Trick
Fire = danger; playing with it risks harm.
Cultural Context
Useful cautionary idiom in risk management and personal safety contexts.
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