(idiomatic) To play (manipulate) (a person) skillfully.

(idiomatic) To neglect helping when one’s time is needed most; to ignore the major problem at hand (whilst doing something less important); to be idle, inactive, or uninterested in a time of great need.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fiddle while Rome burns

simple past tense and past participle of fiddle while Rome burns

simple past tense and past participle of fiddle while Rome burns

present participle of play someone like a fiddle

simple past tense and past participle of play someone like a fiddle

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of play someone like a fiddle

(idiomatic) Synonym of hang up one's boots

present participle of hang up one's fiddle