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flirt with
Thesaurus| Verb | 1. |  flirt with - take into consideration, have in view; "He entertained the notion of moving to South America"toy with, entertain, think about, think ofcontemplate - consider as a possibility; "I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job" |
flirt with
flirt with (someone or something)1. To interact with someone in a way that shows romantic or sexual interest. I think Stacy's boyfriend was flirting with me at the bar. Should I tell her? After flirting with each other for months, Dan and Mary are finally going on a date.2. To consider something, especially briefly or without earnestness. The business tycoon has flirted with running for public office for many years, but has yet to pursue it. I've been flirting with the idea of moving to Europe lately. I would need to save up a bit more money to make it happen, though.3. To come very close to some outcome or result, often (though not always) a very bad one. The CEO has been flirting with disaster with her off-the-cuff comments to the press lately. The up-and-coming golf pro has flirted with success over the past few years, but he's yet to manage a major tour victory.See also: flirtflirt with someoneto tease or trifle with someone alluringly. Are you flirting with me? Everyone knows that married men aren't supposed to flirt with anyone.See also: flirtflirt with
Synonyms for flirt withverb take into consideration, have in viewSynonyms- toy with
- entertain
- think about
- think of
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