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to flirt with
01
to briefly consider or show a passing interest in an idea or concept
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
with
Base verb
flirt
Present tense
flirt with
3rd person singular
flirts with
Present participle
flirting with
Past simple
flirted with
Past participle
flirted with
Examples
He flirted with the idea of starting his own business but ultimately decided against it.
02
to intentionally put oneself in danger, without worrying about possible consequences
Examples
Some people flirt with danger by skydiving, knowing the risks involved.
