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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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English idioms related to Danger
to [throw|cast|fling] caution to the [wind]

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

mandar la prudencia al diablo, lanzarse sin mirar atrás

mandar la prudencia al diablo, lanzarse sin mirar atrás

Ex: Castigating advice from friends, he flung caution to the wind and pursued his dream of becoming an actor. 

Mandó la prudencia al diablo y le dijo a su jefe exactamente lo que pensaba.

eagle eye
eagle eye
[Sustantivo]

an observation that is done very carefully

mirada minuciosa, observación cuidadosa

mirada minuciosa, observación cuidadosa

easy does it
easy does it
[Oración]

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

con calma, despacio y con cuidado

con calma, despacio y con cuidado

Ex: When lifting the piano, "easy does it," or you might strain your back. 

Con calma al mover al paciente a la cama.

to [look] before {sb} [leap]

to consider all the possible outcomes of one's action before doing it

pensárselo antes de actuar, no lanzarse a ciegas

pensárselo antes de actuar, no lanzarse a ciegas

Ex: She always looks before she leaps, so she rarely regrets her choices. 

Ella siempre se lo piensa antes de actuar, así que rara vez se arrepiente de sus decisiones.

on the lookout for {sb/sth}

constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.

estar pendiente de, estar alerta ante

estar pendiente de, estar alerta ante

Ex: When house-hunting, they were on the lookout for a property with a spacious backyard. 

La policía pidió a los vecinos que estuvieran pendientes de un niño desaparecido.

to [play] (it|) safe

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

ir a lo seguro, no arriesgarse

ir a lo seguro, no arriesgarse

Ex: In financial planning, it's wise to play it safe by diversifying your investments to minimize risk. 

El médico le dijo que fuera a lo seguro y descansara una semana más.

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

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

mantener la cabeza fría, estar alerta

mantener la cabeza fría, estar alerta

Ex: While hiking in the wilderness, it's crucial to keep your wits about you to navigate safely. 

En una multitud así, mantente alerta y vigila tu bolso.

to [walk|be] on eggshells

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

ir con pies de plomo, medir cada palabra

ir con pies de plomo, medir cada palabra

Ex: When discussing sensitive topics with her friend, she knew she had to walk on eggshells to avoid hurting their feelings. 

No deberías tener que medir cada palabra con tus amigos.

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

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

echar un ojo, estar pendiente

echar un ojo, estar pendiente

Ex: The teacher reminded the students to keep an eye on the clock so they would finish the exam on time. 

Estate pendiente de tu bolso; esta estación se llena muchísimo.

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

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

mantener a alguien alerta, tener a alguien en vilo

mantener a alguien alerta, tener a alguien en vilo

Ex: Regular quizzes in class help keep the students on their toes and engaged in the material. 

Su carácter impredecible mantiene a toda la oficina en vilo.

to [tiptoe] around  {sth}

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

andar con rodeos, evitar abordar el tema

andar con rodeos, evitar abordar el tema

Ex: In a diplomatic negotiation, it's important to tiptoe around sensitive issues to maintain a harmonious atmosphere. 

La dirección evitó hablar directamente de los despidos por miedo a causar pánico.

to [tiptoe] around {sb}

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

ir con pies de plomo con alguien, medir cada palabra con alguien

ir con pies de plomo con alguien, medir cada palabra con alguien

Ex: Jane's friends often tiptoe around her when she's stressed, as they don't want to add to her anxiety with heavy topics. 

No deberías tener que ir con pies de plomo con tu jefe solo para hacer una pregunta sencilla.

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

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

quitárselo de encima enseguida, desmarcarse enseguida

quitárselo de encima enseguida, desmarcarse enseguida

Ex: When the scandal broke, the politician's colleagues dropped him like a hot potato to protect their own reputations. 

En cuanto el trato pareció arriesgado, sus socios se desmarcaron de él enseguida.

to [kick] the tires

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

revisarlo a fondo, probarlo bien antes

revisarlo a fondo, probarlo bien antes

Ex: Before buying a used car, it's a good idea to kick the tires and have a mechanic inspect it for hidden issues. 

Tenemos que revisar bien esta máquina antes de volver a ponerla en servicio.

to [hedge] {one's} bets

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

apostar a dos bandas, cubrirse por ambos lados

apostar a dos bandas, cubrirse por ambos lados

Ex: When choosing a career path, he decided to hedge his bets by gaining skills in both marketing and finance. 

No sabía qué equipo ganaría, así que apostó a dos bandas y se llevó bien con ambos.

red flag
red flag
[Sustantivo]

a warning sign that something may be wrong

Ex: The low price seemed like a red flag. 
to [watch] {one's} step

to behave carefully in order to avoid trouble, criticism, or danger

Ex: The employee knew she had to watch her step during the investigation. 
on high alert

extremely watchful and ready for danger or trouble

Ex: Airport staff remained on high alert all morning. 
to [let] {one's} guard down

to stop being careful, alert, or protective

Ex: She rarely lets her guard down around strangers. 
on notice
on notice
[Frase]

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

estar avisado, estar advertido

estar avisado, estar advertido

Ex: This letter puts you on notice that legal action may follow. 

Esta carta le notifica que podrían tomarse medidas legales.

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