Meaning of the word "it is ill jesting with edged tools" in English
What does "it is ill jesting with edged tools" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
it is ill jesting with edged tools
US /ɪt ɪz ɪl ˈdʒɛstɪŋ wɪð ɛdʒd tuːlz/
UK /ɪt ɪz ɪl ˈdʒɛstɪŋ wɪð ɛdʒd tuːlz/
Idiom
it is dangerous to play with or make jokes about things that can cause serious harm or offense
Example:
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You shouldn't make light of their legal troubles; it is ill jesting with edged tools.
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He learned the hard way that it is ill jesting with edged tools after his prank backfired.