Peligro - Buscando problemas

Descubre cómo los modismos en inglés como "navegar cerca del viento" y "jugar con fuego" se relacionan con buscar problemas en inglés.

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to [bell] the cat [Frase]

to be the one who shows courage and does something risky that benefits all members of a group

Ex: While the team recognized the need for cost-cutting measures , no one was willing to bell the cat and suggest employee layoffs .

(leap|jump) in the dark [Frase]

un salto al vacío

Ex: The decision to invest in a startup company was a risky jump in the dark , but it led to substantial financial gains .

to [push] {one's} luck [Frase]

tentar a la suerte

Ex: Has Tara finally pushed her luck too far ?

to [sail] close to the wind [Frase]

pisar terreno peligroso

Ex: The athlete 's behavior on and off the field often sails close to the wind of sportsmanship and fair play .

a mug's game [Frase]

an action that is not beneficial to one in any way

Ex: Putting your life savings into speculative stocks can be seen as a mug 's game , as it 's highly unpredictable and volatile .

to [roll] the dice [Frase]

to rely on chance in doing something

Ex: The company decided to roll the dice on a new advertising campaign to reach a broader audience .

to [play] with fire [Frase]

jugar con fuego

Ex: They have a tendency to play with fire by ignoring their obligations .

to [have] a death wish [Frase]

to behave in a way that is risky, dangerous, or reckless

Ex: It 's as if she has a death wish , constantly provoking dangerous animals in the wild .

to [ask] for trouble [Frase]

buscarse problemas

Ex: Driving without a seatbelt is like asking for trouble ; it 's dangerous and against the law .

to [be] cruising for a bruising [Frase]

to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

Ex: Mocking your boss in front of the entire team is a surefire way to be cruising for a bruising at work .

to [live] on the edge [Frase]

to have a life that involves one facing a lot of danger and taking great risks

Ex: Choosing a career in the entertainment industry is like living on the edge , with its unpredictable ups and downs .