TOY WITH


Meaning of TOY WITH in English

1.

If you ~ an idea, you consider it casually without making any decisions about it.

He toyed with the idea of going to China...

PHRASAL VERB: V P n

2.

If you ~ food or drink, you do not eat or drink it with any enthusiasm, but only take a bite or a little drink from time to time.

She had no appetite, and merely toyed with the bread and cheese.

PHRASAL VERB: V P n

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