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flirt with
flirt with someone
to tease or trifle with someone alluringly. Are you flirting with me? Everyone knows that married men aren't supposed to flirt with anyone.
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)