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play with fire

To put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.
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I'm telling you, if you sign that paper, you're playing with fire.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

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play with fireCommit one's self to do something extraordinary, dangerous, illegal, actions taken, lacking good judgement.
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