Ш104
ШУТКИ ПЛОХИ с кем-чем
collVP subj. with бытье
usu. pres
fixed WO some person (group, or force of nature) should be dealt with seriously, with caution, otherwise unpleasant consequences or troubles may follow: с Х-ом шутки плохи - X is not to be trifled with
don't (you shouldn't) fool (mess) around with Xperson X is not a person to play (toy
etc) with(in limited contexts) person X is a tough customer.
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Ш105 →← Ш103