flirt with
Third Person
flirts with
Present Participle
flirting with
Past Tense
flirted with
Past Participle
flirted with
1
to briefly consider or show a passing interest in an idea or concept
- He flirted with the idea of starting his own business but ultimately decided against it.
- She often flirts with the concept of moving to a different city for a change of scenery.
- The team is flirting with the idea of a new marketing strategy for the upcoming campaign.
- She flirts with the concept of further education but has not yet enrolled in any courses.
- The company flirted with the idea of a rebrand but decided to maintain its current image.
Synonyms:
2
to intentionally put oneself in danger, without worrying about possible consequences
- Some people flirt with danger by skydiving, knowing the risks involved.
- The thrill-seeker flirted with danger by exploring remote and hazardous locations.
- She enjoyed flirting with risk in her adventurous travels.
- He would often flirt with danger by taking part in extreme sports.
- The rebellious teenager flirted with danger by breaking curfew repeatedly.