Peligro - Cautela

Descubre cómo los modismos en inglés como "caminar sobre cáscaras de huevo" y "estar al acecho" se relacionan con la cautela en inglés.

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to [throw|cast|fling] caution to the [wind] [Frase]

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

Ex: When they won the lottery , they threw caution to the wind and splurged on a luxury vacation .

eagle eye [Sustantivo]

ojo de águila

easy does it [Oración]

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

Ex: " Easy does it , " she whispered as she tiptoed across the creaky floorboards .

to [look] before {sb} [leap] [Frase]

ser precavido

Ex: When faced with an important life choice , she always remembered to " look before she leaped " to ensure a well-informed decision .

on the lookout for {sb/sth} [Frase]

estar atento a

Ex: The detectives were on the lookout for any suspicious activity in the neighborhood .

to [play] (it|) safe [Frase]

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

Ex: The children were reminded to play safe while enjoying the playground equipment to avoid accidents .

to [keep|have] (all|) {one's} wits about {sb} [Frase]

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

Ex: In a fast-paced emergency room , doctors and nurses must always have their wits about them to provide the best care .

to [walk|be] on eggshells [Frase]

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

Ex: The new teacher felt like she was walking on eggshells in the classroom , trying to maintain discipline without being too strict .

to [keep] an eye on {sb/sth} [Frase]

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

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to [keep] {sb} on {one's} toes [Frase]

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

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to [tiptoe] around {sth} [Frase]

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

Ex: When it comes to giving constructive criticism , it 's often better to tiptoe around the problem rather than being overly blunt .

to [tiptoe] around {sb} [Frase]

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

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to [drop] {sb/sth} like a hot (potato|brick) [Frase]

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

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to [kick] the tires [Frase]

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

Ex: The manager decided to kick the tires on the new project proposal to see if it was worth further consideration .

to [hedge] {one's} bets [Frase]

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

Ex: The athlete hedged his bets by training for both the 100-meter and 200-meter races to maximize his chances of success .

on notice [Frase]

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

Ex: The athlete 's record-breaking performance put other competitors on notice that they would need to step up their game .

Peligro
Cautela	Suponer un riesgo	Fuera de peligro	Tomar demasiado riesgo
Peligro & Amenaza	Buscando problemas	Conflicto & Guerra	Violence
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