4 English Phrasal Verbs With 'TOY'

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4 phrasal verbs with 'TOY'

Toy around with

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. Not eat much of a meal
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: It was horrible, so I just TOYED WITH the food.
2. 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. Move or play with something to occupy your hands
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: He TOYED WITH his cup.
4. Treat insincerely
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: He thought she loved him but she was just TOYING WITH him.

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