Play Ducks And Drakes With

Synonyms of play ducks and drakes with

• make light of
• toy with
• trifle with

Antonyms of play ducks and drakes with

• take seriously
• treat with respect
• regard with importance

Collocations of play ducks and drakes with

emotions

Frequency: 70 %

He played ducks and drakes with her emotions, never truly committing to their relationship.

trust

Frequency: 60 %

It's hard to trust someone who constantly plays ducks and drakes with your feelings.

promises

Frequency: 50 %

She grew tired of his empty promises and his tendency to play ducks and drakes with her heart.

Idiomatic Expressions for play ducks and drakes with

• Phrase: to play ducks and drakes with
  Meaning: to treat something recklessly or carelessly
  Usage: He's playing ducks and drakes with his finances, spending money without thinking about the consequences.