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flirt

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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.

See also: flirt

flirt with the idea of doing something

Fig. to think about doing something; to toy with an idea; to consider something, but not too seriously. (See also flirt with someone.) I flirted with the idea of going to Europe for two weeks. Jane flirted with the idea of quitting her job.

See also: flirt, idea, of

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)

See also: flirt