trifle with
The phrase "trifle with" is often used to indicate a lack of seriousness or respect in dealing with someone or something.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To treat someone or something without genuine respect or seriousness.
Example
- You shouldn't trifle with important matters.
- He is not a person to be trifled with.
B2Relationships
(informal)To play with someone's emotions or affections in a careless or superficial way.
Example
- She warned him not to trifle with her feelings.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "trifle with":
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