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4 English Phrasal Verbs With 'TOY'

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We have definitions for 4 phrasal verbs with 'TOY'

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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