What does "fiddle with that" mean. Can anyone please explain with an example. Thank you.
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1Loosely related inasmuch the question is very different but the meanings of fiddle are also covered: We might have to do some “fiddling”– Mari-Lou ACommented Oct 4, 2015 at 4:37
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Also related: Can these sentences have the same meaning?– Mari-Lou ACommented Oct 4, 2015 at 4:41
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There are two main meanings of the phrase fiddle with. According to The Free Dictionary by Farlex...
to tinker or play with someone or something: Please don't fiddle with the stereo controls.
To make unskilled or experimental efforts at repairing or improving something: I fiddled with the broken toaster, but I couldn't fix it.
It means to play around with something. E.g. "The electric socket is live and dangerous. Don't fiddle with that!"
