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Peligro - Conflicto & Guerra

Explora los modismos en inglés sobre conflicto y guerra con ejemplos como "armado hasta los dientes" y "zona roja".

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English idioms related to Danger

to suddenly fall on the ground, often as a way of avoiding danger

Ex: When the thunderstorm hits, my dog gets scared and hits the dirt, seeking refuge under the bed.
red zone
[Sustantivo]

an area that is dangerous or not allowed for people to use for a particular purpose

zona roja

zona roja

equipped with several weapons

Ex: The cybersecurity system armed to the teeth with firewalls and encryption , making it nearly impenetrable to cyberattacks .

to shoot bullets from a gun

Ex: In the intense negotiation , they are willing bust a cap and walk away from the deal if their demands are n't met .
eat hot lead
[Oración]

said to an enemy before shooting them dead with a gun

Ex: The sharpshooter taunted his opponent, saying, "Come on out, and you'll eat my lead!"
sitting duck
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

blanco fácil, pato sentado

blanco fácil, pato sentado

Ex: When you 're the only candidate opposing the incumbent with widespread support , you can feel like sitting duck in the political arena .Cuando eres el único candidato que se opone al titular con un apoyo generalizado, puedes sentirte como **un blanco fácil** en la arena política.

in the position or state of readiness for answering any attack or criticism

Ex: In response to the enemy's incursion, the military shifted from a defensive stance to being on the offensive, launching a counteroffensive to reclaim lost territory.

used for referring to a recent war or conflict

reciente desagradable, conflicto reciente

reciente desagradable, conflicto reciente

Ex: The old veterans' club frequently gathers to reminisce about the late unpleasantness, sharing their wartime anecdotes.El club de veteranos se reúne frecuentemente para recordar los **desagradables sucesos recientes**, compartiendo sus anécdotas de guerra.

to use a sword in order to murder or execute someone

Ex: In a fierce political debate, the candidate figuratively promised to put his opponent's arguments to the sword with his compelling rhetoric.

to die while actively engaged in one's work, often in a heroic or dedicated manner

Ex: Despite his old age, the hardworking farmer continued tending to his fields and passed away doing what he loved, truly dying with his boots on.

to shoot someone in their head and kill them

Ex: The economic crisis threatened to blow the company's finances and reputation's brains out, leading to a difficult recovery process.

to discharge a large number of bullets or explosives

Ex: The commander decided let loose the cavalry in a swift charge to break through the enemy 's defenses .

to fight one's enemies or attackers that pursue one

Ex: The tight security measures at the event were effective in standing potential troublemakers at bay, ensuring a peaceful atmosphere.

to engage in a physical fight, typically using one's fists

Ex: When tensions flared on the ice during the hockey game , the players dropped their gloves and started duke it out in a fistfight .
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