Gefahr - Konflikt & Krieg

Erkunden Sie englische Redewendungen zu Konflikt und Krieg mit Beispielen wie "bis an die Zähne bewaffnet" und "rote Zone".

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to [hit] the dirt [Phrase]

to suddenly fall on the ground, often as a way of avoiding danger

Ex: When they heard the tornado sirens , the residents hit the dirt in their basements to stay safe .

red zone [Nomen]

rote Zone

armed to the teeth [Phrase]

equipped with several weapons

Ex: He walked into the negotiation room armed to the teeth with facts , figures , and a compelling argument .

to [bust] a cap [Phrase]

to shoot bullets from a gun

Ex: He once busted a cap to protect his family from a potential threat .

eat (hot|my|) lead [Satz]

said to an enemy before shooting them dead with a gun

Ex: During the heated argument , he yelled at his opponent to " shut up or eat lead . "

sitting duck [Nomen]

leichtes Ziel

Ex: Leaving your car unlocked in this neighborhood is like making it a sitting duck for theft .

Ihr Auto in dieser Nachbarschaft unverschlossen zu lassen, ist, als ob Sie es zu einer leichten Beute für Diebe machen.

on the offensive [Phrase]

in the position or state of readiness for answering any attack or criticism

Ex: During the battle , the infantry was on the offensive , launching a series of coordinated attacks against enemy positions .

late unpleasantness [Nomen]

jüngste Unannehmlichkeit

Ex: In their family history , they often hear stories about their ancestors ' experiences during the late unpleasantness .

In ihrer Familiengeschichte hören sie oft Geschichten über die Erfahrungen ihrer Vorfahren während der späten Unannehmlichkeiten.

to [put] {sb} to the sword [Phrase]

to use a sword in order to murder or execute someone

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to [die] with {one's} boots on [Phrase]

to die while actively engaged in one's work, often in a heroic or dedicated manner

Ex: When the fearless cowboy met his end in a showdown with outlaws , he died with his boots on , just as he had always hoped .

to [blow] {one's} brains out [Phrase]

to shoot someone in their head and kill them

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to [let] loose {sth} [Phrase]

to discharge a large number of bullets or explosives

Ex: The artillery unit prepared to let loose a relentless barrage of cannon fire on the opposing forces .

to [stand] at bay [Phrase]

to fight one's enemies or attackers that pursue one

Ex: The small group of soldiers had to stand at bay , defending their position against a much larger enemy force .

to [duke] it out [Phrase]

to engage in a physical fight, typically using one's fists

Ex: In the schoolyard , the two bullies decided to duke it out after a heated argument .

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