Play With Fire

Synonyms of play with fire

• tempt fate
• take a risk
• dance with danger

Antonyms of play with fire

• be cautious
• play it safe
• avoid danger

Collocations of play with fire

danger

Frequency: 70 %

Playing with fire can be dangerous if you're not careful.

risk

Frequency: 65 %

She knew she was playing with fire by investing all her money in the stock market.

temptation

Frequency: 50 %

He couldn't resist the temptation to play with fire and try the dangerous stunt.

consequences

Frequency: 45 %

They were fully aware of the consequences of playing with fire, but they did it anyway.

fool

Frequency: 40 %

Only a fool would play with fire and expect not to get burned.

Idiomatic Expressions for play with fire

• Phrase: don't play with fire
  Meaning: advice not to engage in risky or dangerous activities
  Usage: She warned her friend not to play with fire by going to that sketchy neighborhood alone.