Phrasal Verbs With 'Toy'

Toy around with phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Treat or deal with something without taking it seriously
    (Inseparable | British English)
    » Example: They TOYED AROUND WITH our complaint and pretty much ignored us.

Toy at phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Pretend to think about or think about in a casual way
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: She TOYED AT getting them to help her but then did it alone.

Toy over phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Think about something
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: I TOYED OVER the idea for a while, but decided not to go ahead with it.

Toy with phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Not eat much of a meal
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: It was horrible, so I just TOYED WITH the food.
  2. Meaning: Consider something, but not very seriously
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: We TOYED WITH the idea of moving to the country, but it isn't really practical.
  3. Meaning: Move or play with something to occupy your hands
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: He TOYED WITH his cup.
  4. Meaning: Treat insincerely
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: He thought she loved him but she was just TOYING WITH him.

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