playing with fire
Example Sentences
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It’s playing with fire, and the common people will not be unscathed.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
“By waiting, we are playing with fire, and the risk is that in a year’s time the RBA will need to hike even harder.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
She urged parents to speak to their children and warn them of the dangers of playing with fire.
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025
“Do the executives understand how much trust and credibility we’ve lost with our audience? We’re playing with fire, for real,” Carlson texted colleagues.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2024
“You are playing with fire, Mandela,” he said.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
