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Peligro - Tomar Demasiados Riesgos

Explora modismos en inglés que se relacionan con tomar demasiados riesgos, incluyendo "caminar sobre hielo delgado" y "colgarse de una rama".

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English idioms related to Danger
too (close|near) for comfort

in a distance so short that may cause danger, problems, or annoyance

demasiado cerca para estar tranquilo, peligrosamente cerca

demasiado cerca para estar tranquilo, peligrosamente cerca

Ex: The car following us on the dark, winding road was too close for comfort. 
to do or die

to put in great effort and take great risks to succeed or to fail trying

jugarse el todo por el todo, ir a por todas

jugarse el todo por el todo, ir a por todas

Ex: With the championship on the line, the athlete knew it was do or die in the final race of the season. 
to [go] for broke

to put everything at risk in order to achieve a particular goal

ir a por todas, jugárselo todo

ir a por todas, jugárselo todo

Ex: The athlete knew it was the final round, so he decided to go for broke in pursuit of the gold medal. 
out on a limb

in a situation that involves a lot of risk and little support or evidence, especially one that arouses negative reactions in others

solo y jugándosela, meterse solo en terreno peligroso

solo y jugándosela, meterse solo en terreno peligroso

Ex: Taking the controversial stance, the politician found herself out on a limb with few supporters. 
to [risk|sacrifice] life and limb

to do something that has the risk of death or serious injury

jugarse la vida, arriesgar el pellejo

jugarse la vida, arriesgar el pellejo

Ex: Firefighters risked life and limb to pull the children from the burning house. 
to [stick] {one's} neck out

to say or do a thing that can put one in trouble or danger

mojarse, dar la cara

mojarse, dar la cara

Ex: Despite the potential backlash, he decided to stick his neck out and speak up against the unjust policy. 
to [walk|skate|tread] on thin ice

to be doing something that may get one into serious trouble or danger at any moment

jugar con fuego, meterse en terreno peligroso

jugar con fuego, meterse en terreno peligroso

Ex: With the budget cuts looming, any additional spending could be like walking on thin ice. 
to [take] {one's} [life] into {one's} (own|) hands

to do something so risky that a person may lose their life because of it

jugarse la vida, poner la vida en riesgo

jugarse la vida, poner la vida en riesgo

Ex: When he decided to cross the treacherous river on a makeshift raft, he was truly taking his life into his own hands. 
at {one's} own risk

by accepting the responsibility for all potential dangers and risks involved

bajo tu propia responsabilidad, por tu cuenta y riesgo

bajo tu propia responsabilidad, por tu cuenta y riesgo

Ex: Visitors are welcome to explore the abandoned factory, but do so at your own risk; the site is unsafe and unstable. 
to [up|raise] the ante

to add to the risks or demands of a competition, dispute, etc. that will lead to either more benefits or losses

subir la apuesta, elevar el riesgo

subir la apuesta, elevar el riesgo

Ex: To win the contract, the company decided to up the ante by offering a lower price. 
to [lay] down {one's} [life]

to sacrifice one's life so that someone or something can continue to exist

dar la vida, sacrificar la vida

dar la vida, sacrificar la vida

Ex: The soldier was willing to lay down his life to protect his comrades on the battlefield. 
to [dice] with death

to take great risks that could result in one's own death

jugarse la vida, coquetear con la muerte

jugarse la vida, coquetear con la muerte

Ex: Crossing the busy highway without using the pedestrian crossing is like dicing with death. 
to [tempt] (fate|providence)

to push the limits of safety or good fortune by doing something that may result in harm or disaster

tentar a la suerte, jugar con fuego

tentar a la suerte, jugar con fuego

Ex: Walking across the frozen lake alone was like tempting fate. 
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