flirt with something

flirt with something
flirt with (something) to consider something briefly and not seriously.

At one time he flirted with the idea of running for the presidency, though nothing came of it.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of flirt (= to behave in a way that makes another person think you are attracted to them)

New idioms dictionary. 2014.

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  • flirt with — (something) to consider something briefly and not seriously. At one time he flirted with the idea of running for the presidency, though nothing came of it. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of flirt (= to behave in a way that makes another… …   New idioms dictionary

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  • flirt with — verb take into consideration, have in view (Freq. 1) He entertained the notion of moving to South America • Syn: ↑entertain, ↑think of, ↑toy with, ↑think about • Hypernyms: ↑contemplate …   Useful english dictionary

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  • flirt — flirt1 [flə:t US flə:rt] v to behave towards someone in a way that shows that you are sexually attracted to them, although you do not really want a relationship with them flirt with ▪ She accused him of flirting with other women. ▪ She was… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • flirt — [[t]flɜ͟ː(r)t[/t]] flirts, flirting, flirted 1) V RECIP If you flirt with someone, you behave as if you are sexually attracted to them, in a playful or not very serious way. [V with n] Dad s flirting with all the ladies, or they re all flirting… …   English dictionary

  • flirt — 1 verb (I) to behave towards and talk to someone as though you are sexually attracted to them, but not in a very serious way (+ with): Tony flirted with every woman at the party. flirt with sth phrasal verb (transitive not in passive) 1 to… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • flirt — I. verb Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1580 intransitive verb 1. to move erratically ; flit 2. a. to behave amorously without serious intent b. to show superficial or casual interest or liking < flirted w …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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