Peligro - Tomar demasiado riesgo

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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too (close|near) for comfort [Frase]

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

Ex: The dog 's aggressive behavior towards the children was too close for comfort , and we separated them immediately .

to do or die [Frase]

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

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to [go] for broke [Frase]

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

Ex: Despite the challenges , they went for broke and launched their own business .

out on a limb [Frase]

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

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to [risk|sacrifice] life and limb [Frase]

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

Ex: The mountain climber faced extreme conditions and risked life and limb to reach the summit .

to [stick] {one's} neck out [Frase]

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

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to [walk|skate|tread] on thin ice [Frase]

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

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to [take] {one's} [life] into {one's} (own|) hands [Frase]

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

Ex: Running with the bulls in Pamplona is an example of people taking their lives into their hands for the thrill of the experience .

at {one's} own risk [Frase]

a riesgo propio

Ex: The sign near the cliff edge warned hikers that venturing too close to the edge was at their own risk due to the danger of falling rocks .

to [up|raise] the ante [Frase]

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

Ex: In the final round of the competition , she raised the ante by performing a challenging routine .

to [lay] down {one's} [life] [Frase]

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

Ex: The firefighter heroically laid down his life while trying to rescue a family trapped in a burning building .

to [dice] with death [Frase]

jugarse la vida

Ex: They have diced with death in their past adventures .

to [tempt] (fate|providence) [Frase]

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

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