Definition flirt with in American English

flirt with phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb

to consider an idea or plan, but not very seriously

Example

They've been flirting with the idea of selling up.

Synonyms and related words

flirt with toy with scratch the surface

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to do something that you know you should not do and that may cause you serious trouble

Synonyms and related words

risk dare jeopardize

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