toy with the idea

(verb) to consider an idea in a casual and informal way

Example Sentences:

A: Do you know where you will go for your vacation?
B: We will probably toy with the idea of going to either France or Spain.

Rachel toyed with the idea of going to the nightclubs, but changed her mind because she was too tired.

A: Hey Pedro, how are you doing in Medical school?
B: Great, it’s hard work but I enjoy it a lot.
A: Have you decided if you are going to specialize yet?
B: Well, I’m toying with the idea of becoming a Pediatrician, because I like kids.

Media:

Similar idioms:

1. half-baked idea