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English idioms related to Danger
to [throw|cast|fling] caution to the [wind]

to start acting in a risky way without caring about its consequences

hodit opatrnost za hlavu, jít do rizika

hodit opatrnost za hlavu, jít do rizika

Ex: Despite her normally cautious nature, she decided to throw caution to the wind and take a spontaneous trip around the world. 
eagle eye
eagle eye
[Podstatné jméno]

an observation that is done very carefully

pečlivý dohled, bedlivé sledování

pečlivý dohled, bedlivé sledování

easy does it

used to advise someone to proceed with caution or be careful with something

pomalu a opatrně, jen klid

pomalu a opatrně, jen klid

Ex: "Easy does it," the instructor said as the students lowered the heavy crate to the floor. 
to [look] before {sb} [leap]

to consider all the possible outcomes of one's action before doing it

dvakrát měřit a jednou řezat, nejít do toho po hlavě

dvakrát měřit a jednou řezat, nejít do toho po hlavě

Ex: His tendency to act without thinking led to many mistakes, so his mother constantly reminded him to "look before you leap." 
on the lookout for {sb/sth}

constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.

být ve střehu, dávat pozor na

být ve střehu, dávat pozor na

Ex: The security guards are always on the lookout for unauthorized personnel in the restricted area. 
to [play] (it|) safe

to act in a careful manner to prevent any possible risks from happening

hrát na jistotu, neriskovat

hrát na jistotu, neriskovat

Ex: When hiking in the wilderness, it's essential to play it safe by carrying the necessary survival gear. 
to [keep|have] (all|) {one's} wits about {sb}

to be prepared to handle things properly in case of danger or unpleasant events

zachovat si chladnou hlavu, zůstat ve střehu

zachovat si chladnou hlavu, zůstat ve střehu

Ex: Cycling is potentially very dangerous in the city - you have to have all your wits about you. 
to [walk|be] on eggshells

to be extra cautious about how one behaves or talks to avoid making someone offended or upset

dávat si velký pozor, našlapovat opatrně

dávat si velký pozor, našlapovat opatrně

Ex: After their argument, they were walking on eggshells around each other, afraid to bring up the topic again. 
to [keep] an eye on {sb/sth}

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

dávat pozor, hlídat

dávat pozor, hlídat

Ex: The security guard was instructed to keep an eye on the surveillance cameras to ensure the safety of the premises. 
to [keep] {sb} on {one's} toes

to make a person be constantly worried about or ready for any possible danger or threat

držet někoho ve střehu, nenechat někoho polevit

držet někoho ve střehu, nenechat někoho polevit

Ex: I work with people who are half my age so that keeps me on my toes. 
to [tiptoe] around  {sth}

to decide not to deal with a problem directly out of the fear that it may make things worse

chodit kolem horké kaše, vyhýbat se problému

chodit kolem horké kaše, vyhýbat se problému

Ex: They tiptoed around the subject of her poor health. 
to [tiptoe] around {sb}

to pay close attention to how to talk to someone or behave toward them because they can become offended or upset easily

jednat s někým v rukavičkách, dávat si na někoho velký pozor

jednat s někým v rukavičkách, dávat si na někoho velký pozor

Ex: It would be humorous if it weren't so sad the way Sarah tiptoes around her wife. 
to [drop] {sb/sth} like a hot (potato|brick)

to stop being involved with a person or thing that might cause problems for one

zbavit se toho jako horkého bramboru, rychle od toho dát ruce pryč

zbavit se toho jako horkého bramboru, rychle od toho dát ruce pryč

Ex: There is a moment in the film where Sreenivasan drops her like a hot brick for reasons I will not go into. 
to [kick] the tires

to closely examine or assess the condition of something, particularly a vehicle or machinery

pořádně si to prohlédnout, vyzkoušet si to předem

pořádně si to prohlédnout, vyzkoušet si to předem

Ex: The boss always assigns difficult projects as a way of kicking the tires of new employees. 
to [hedge] {one's} bets

to support both sides in a competition or conflict in order to protect oneself against loss

sázet na obě strany, pojistit se na obou stranách

sázet na obě strany, pojistit se na obou stranách

Ex: She decided to hedge her bets by investing in both stocks and bonds to balance her portfolio. 
on notice
on notice
[fráze]

used to indicate that someone has been warned or informed about something

být předem upozorněn, být varován

být předem upozorněn, být varován

Ex: She put us on notice that she would not be available for interviews until after the trial. 
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