Toy with

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verb

To consider taking action but not seriously.

She's toying with the idea of going vegan.
Visual representation of "toy with" - To consider taking action but not seriously.

Often appears as...

  • toy with the idea
  • toy with the thought

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Idiomatic, General

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Undecided Attitude

Expresses a non-committal or uncertain attitude toward a decision or idea.

Illustration for Undecided Attitude
She was toying with the idea of starting her own business.
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Not Serious

Indicates thinking about something in a light, non-serious manner, not definite.

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He's toying with the thought of traveling, but he hasn't made any plans.
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Possibility Exploration

Used for considering different possibilities without a strong intention to act.

Illustration for Possibility Exploration
They're toying with the possibility of moving abroad in a few years.
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