Gefahr - Außer Gefahr

Meistern Sie englische Redewendungen, die sich darauf beziehen, außer Gefahr zu sein, wie 'dodge a bullet' und 'off the hook'.

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close call [Nomen]

eine knappe Sache

Ex: The hikers had a close call with a sudden thunderstorm , but they found shelter in a cave just in time .

Die Wanderer hatten eine haarscharfe Begegnung mit einem plötzlichen Gewitter, aber sie fanden gerade noch rechtzeitig Schutz in einer Höhle.

close shave [Nomen]

eine knappe Sache

Ex: It was a close shave for the company , narrowly avoiding bankruptcy by securing a last-minute loan .

Es war ein haarscharfes Entkommen für das Unternehmen, das knapp der Insolvenz entging, indem es in letzter Minute einen Kredit sicherte.

to [get] out of Dodge [Phrase]

to hastily leave a place, usually because of a possible danger or threat

Ex: When the party turned rowdy and the police were on their way , we decided it was time to get out of Dodge .

(as|) safe as houses [Phrase]

not causing or involving any danger at all

Ex: After getting the all-clear from the doctor , she felt safe as houses about her health .

to [save] {one's} [skin|neck|hide|bacon] [Phrase]

to help a person get out of a situation that involves danger or difficulty

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on the safe side [Phrase]

as carefully as possible in order to avoid any risk

Ex: We budgeted an extra hour for the journey , just to be on the safe side in case of traffic .

to [make|beat] a (hasty|) retreat [Phrase]

to escape or withdraw from a situation that is dangerous or unpleasant

Ex: The team then beats a retreat from the mall , hoping no one noticed them .

to [be] out of the woods [Phrase]

to be out of a situation that is full of danger, trouble, or hardship

Ex: With the successful completion of the major project milestones , we can confidently say that we are out of the woods in terms of meeting our deadline .

to [save] {sb} by the bell [Phrase]

to unexpectedly provide someone with help when they face a danger or difficulty

Ex: Just when he was about to start yelling at me , the fire alarm went off and saved me by the bell .

off the hook [Phrase]

no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment

Ex: After a thorough investigation , the detective realized the suspect was innocent and let him off the hook .

in (good|safe) hands [Phrase]

used when a person or thing is being looked after by a trustworthy and capable individual

Ex: With the experienced team of doctors at this hospital , I know I 'm in good hands for my surgery .

to [dodge] a bullet [Phrase]

to narrowly avoid a dangerous or undesirable situation

Ex: Getting out of the toxic relationship was tough , but I know I dodged a bullet by not marrying that person .

the coast [is] clear [Satz]

used to say that everything is safe and someone can proceed to do something

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to [live] to tell the tale [Phrase]

to survive a danger or difficulty and be able to tell others about it

Ex: After a vicious encounter with a wild animal , the hiker was relieved to live to tell the tale .

out of harm's way [Phrase]

in a place or position that is safe from danger or damage

Ex: The government provided emergency housing for the victims of the flood , ensuring they were out of harm 's way .

to [keep|hold] {sb/sth} at bay [Phrase]

to maintain control or prevent someone or something from advancing, causing harm, or becoming a threat

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Gefahr
Vorsicht	Ein Risiko darstellen	Außer Gefahr	Zu viel Risiko eingehen
Gefahr & Bedrohung	Ärger heraufbeschwören	Konflikt & Krieg	Violence
Death