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We play with fireworks vs We set off fireworks

Both phrases are fine/correct; however, they convey slightly different meanings. 'We play with fireworks' implies actively engaging with fireworks, such as lighting them or setting them off. On the other hand, 'we set off fireworks' specifically refers to igniting fireworks to make them explode or display in the sky.
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We play with fireworks

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate engaging with fireworks, such as lighting or setting them off.

This phrase is used to express the action of actively engaging with fireworks, such as lighting them or setting them off for entertainment or celebration.

Examples:

  • Every year, we play with fireworks on the Fourth of July.
  • Children should not play with fireworks without adult supervision.
  • It's dangerous to play with fireworks without proper safety precautions.
  • Let's go outside and play with fireworks to celebrate.
  • The group decided to play with fireworks during the festival.
  • 7 days ago ... ... OP would never survive Mexico where we play with fireworks and firecrackers every day of the year. Upvote 3. Downvote Reply reply. Award
  • Nov 13, 2014 ... We play with fireworks ALL THE FREAKING TIME. Whether it's something as small as a birthday or celebrating ousting a president for the third year in a row, we' ...
  • Jan 1, 2021 ... “In comparison with other cities, fireworks are not a big tradition here, yes we play with fireworks but it's not super big,” said Masavi.
  • Oct 7, 2015 ... "We play with fireworks, every home." Diwali takes place on November 11 this year , the same day as Remembrance Day. Wolf said that some ...
  • Jul 3, 2016 ... When we play with fireworks," Heller said. "How could someone allow them to do that?" Graham Fire & Rescue says the teen's family will ...
  • We play with fireworks all night. I'm ok. I'll just let it burn everything around me. Cause you can't save me from my sadness. No don't save me. I'm on my worst ...
  • Kelli J Easley. We are not your average pyros. We play with fireworks all year long and not just for Independence Day. We have a retail store ...
  • Dec 23, 2022 ... We play with fireworks all night. I'm okay. I'll just let it burn everything around me 'Cause you can't save me from my sadness. No, don't save ...

Alternatives:

  • We light fireworks
  • We ignite fireworks
  • We enjoy fireworks
  • We celebrate with fireworks
  • We have fun with fireworks

We set off fireworks

This phrase is correct and commonly used to specifically refer to igniting fireworks to make them explode or display in the sky.

This phrase is used to describe the action of igniting fireworks to make them explode or display in the sky, often for entertainment or celebration.

Examples:

  • They set off fireworks to celebrate the New Year.
  • The grand finale was when they set off fireworks at the concert.
  • The city council approved the permit to set off fireworks for the event.
  • We will set off fireworks at the wedding reception.
  • The tradition is to set off fireworks on Independence Day.
  • Jul 5, 2015 ... ElI5: Why do we set off fireworks on the Fourth of July? Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Upvote 0
  • Jul 4, 2024 ... Why do we set off fireworks for the 4th? The tradition of setting off fireworks for the Fourth of July dates back to the very first ...
  • Jul 4, 2021 ... We set off fireworks only on New Year's, so you don't expect to see those much any other time of the year. Yet somehow, I've got a neighbour ...
  • Sep 25, 2009 ... I would also take out the 'the' in the fourth line, so that it would say "Also, we set off fireworks". K · KYC. Senior Member. Mandarin. Sep 25 ...
  • Jul 4, 2012 ... Why do we set off fireworks on the 4th of July? Because we always have. In 1777, one year after the signing of the Declaration of ...
  • American tradition: Why do we set off fireworks on the Fourth of July? June 30th, 2023 by Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Fireworks are a staple of many ...
  • Jul 4, 2024 ... Why do we set off fireworks on July 4th?AccuWeather dives into the history of fireworks on July 4th. If it seems like fireworks have ...
  • Jul 3, 2023 ... I find it appropriate that we set off fireworks on this holiday to celebrate our ancestors being willing to set in motion the very risky and ...
  • Jul 8, 2013 ... We celebrated Independence Day this past week. In addition to the swimming and the picnic food, we set off fireworks.
  • Nov 5, 2018 ... Why do we set off fireworks? Fireworks and gunpowder have an obvious connection as the latter was used to make the former from its earliest ...

Alternatives:

  • We ignite fireworks
  • We light fireworks
  • We launch fireworks
  • We explode fireworks
  • We display fireworks

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