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Prozkoumejte anglické idiomy, které souvisejí s riskováním, s příklady jako 'hod kostkou' a 'plavání s žraloky'.

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to [walk|tread] a tightrope [fráze]

to be in a situation where one has to be careful about every decision they make because even one mistake can pose a great risk

Ex: In a complex legal case , the attorney had to tread a tightrope between defending the client vigorously and seeking a fair settlement .

a roll of the dice [fráze]

used for referring to a risky action that may fail or succeed

Ex: Investing in cryptocurrency can be exciting but risky , as it involves a roll of the dice in a highly volatile market .

house of cards [fráze]

a situation, plan, system, etc. that is not stable enough to continue succeeding and can easily fail or get out of control

Ex: The company 's growth strategy seemed like a house of cards , lacking a solid foundation and depending on unrealistic expectations .

thrills and (spills|chills) [fráze]

the kind of excitement that comes from engaging in activities that are dangerous

Ex: Life as a firefighter is full of thrills and chills , where you save lives one moment and battle intense fires the next .

dangerous (ground|territory) [fráze]

a situation in which someone's words or actions must be chosen carefully or else they may cause serious problems

Ex: She realized she was on dangerous ground when her casual comment about her friend 's appearance led to hurt feelings .

to [hang] by a (thread|hair) [fráze]

to be in a state or situation so critical that even a minor mistake can lead to a failure or disaster

Ex: Their marriage was hanging by a thread , and they needed counseling to save it .

in the fast lane [fráze]

in a way that involves danger yet is full of excitement and adventure

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touch and go [fráze]

involving risk and uncertainty

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on a razor's edge [fráze]

in a very critical situation where the outcome is uncertain and any sort of mistake can lead to serious consequences

Ex: The company 's financial stability is on a razor 's edge , with mounting debts and declining profits .

on a knife-edge [fráze]

in a very dangerous or difficult situation in which a small change can lead to a failure

Ex: Their relationship was on a knife-edge , with unresolved issues that could make or break their future together .

bear garden [Podstatné jméno]

chaos

Ex: The family reunion turned into a bear garden when long-standing disagreements and conflicts resurfaced .

Rodinné setkání se proměnilo v medvědí zahradu, když se znovu objevily dlouholeté neshody a konflikty.

to [lie] in wait [fráze]

to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey

Ex: The lioness lies in wait for the perfect moment to ambush her prey .

leap of faith [fráze]

an action that involves taking the risk to believe or trust something that may not be true or reliable

Ex: The scientist 's groundbreaking hypothesis was a leap of faith that led to a revolutionary discovery .

to [lay] {sth} on the line [fráze]

to put something valuable or important at risk, often with the intention of assisting or helping someone

Ex: In the high-stakes negotiation , both sides were ready to lay their demands on the line to reach a compromise .

to [run] the risk of {sth} [fráze]

to be in or to get oneself into a situation that may result in an unpleasant or dangerous outcome

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in harm's way [fráze]

in a situation where there is potential danger or risk to one's safety or well-being

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to [swim] with sharks [fráze]

to be involved with very dangerous or cunning people

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to [spell] disaster [fráze]

to predict a severe, harmful or catastrophic event or outcome

Ex: Her parents were concerned that her association with the wrong crowd spelled disaster for her future .

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