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Fire Play Playing Means Trouble Dangerous You’re Involved

Metaphor Play with fire
Question Meaning What do you mean?
Meaning

To play with fire means to do something that could get you into trouble.

Question Explanation Why does it mean this?
Explanation

Playing with fire is very dangerous.

Question Example Example
Example

“You’re playing with fire if you get involved with that gang.”

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