Gefahr - Gefahr & Bedrohung

Tauchen Sie ein in englische Redewendungen über Gefahr und Bedrohungen, wie 'auf den Höhepunkt kommen' und 'mit den Fischen schlafen'.

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to [set|sound|ring] (the|) alarm bells [Phrase]

to cause fear or concern by showing a warning sign

Ex: Her statement should have rung alarm bells but nobody took the precaution of checking the facts .

all hell [break] (loose|out) [Phrase]

used when a situation suddenly becomes very intense or chaotic

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to [bring] {sth} to a head [Phrase]

to worsen a situation to a point that it requires immediate action

Ex: The couple 's relationship had been deteriorating for some time , and their recent argument finally brought their problems to a head , leading to a breakup .

to [come] to a head [Phrase]

to become very dangerous or problematic in a way that demands immediate action

Ex: The financial troubles of the company came to a head when they were unable to meet their debt obligations .

on the line [Phrase]

used when someone or something is subjected to a serious threat or danger

Ex: With the championship match tied , everything is on the line for the tennis player in the final set .

on the rocks [Phrase]

(in reference to a business or relationship) in a difficult or troubled state, and may be at risk of falling apart

Ex: Financial troubles put their friendship on the rocks .

on the hook [Phrase]

used to refer to a situation in which someone is forced or committed to fulfill a responsibility, often due to prior agreements or expectations

Ex: She was on the hook for completing the project by the deadline , and the pressure was mounting .

to [sleep] with the fishes [Phrase]

to be killed or dead, typically conveying the body has been disposed of by being thrown into water

Ex: The detective found a note in the victim 's pocket , cryptically stating , " He who crosses the boss ends up sleeping with the fishes . "

to [burn] {sth} to a (crisp|cinder) [Phrase]

to cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire

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or else [Phrase]

used to threaten someone or seriously warn them

Ex: Confess to what you did , or else !

in {one's} crosshairs [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who is being targeted by another person or thing for a specific action, often with the intent to catch, arrest, stop, or harm

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