fool with

fool with
fool with
To meddle with officiously, irresponsibly or thoughtlessly
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Main Entry: ↑fool

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toy with; play idly with

I like fooling with cameras

■ tease (a person)

we've just been fooling with you

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fool with [phrasal verb]
informal
1 fool with (something)
1 a : to handle or play with (something) in a careless way : to fool around with (something)

Don't fool with [=mess with] that gun.

1 b : to deal with or be involved with (something that causes or that could cause trouble)

The company doesn't want to fool with [=mess with, be bothered with] small distributors.

2 fool with (someone) : to deal with (someone) in a way that may cause anger or violence

I wouldn't want to fool with [=mess with] that guy.

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Main Entry: ↑fool

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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