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Danger - Prudence

Découvrez comment les expressions anglaises comme « marcher sur des coquilles d'œufs » et « à l'affût » se rapportent à la prudence en anglais.

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English idioms related to Danger
to throw caution to the wind

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

[Phrase]
eagle eye

an observation that is done very carefully

œil d'aigle, regard acéré

œil d'aigle, regard acéré

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[nom]
easy does it

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

[phrase]
to look before somebody leap

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

regarder où on met les pieds

regarder où on met les pieds

[Phrase]
on the lookout for somebody or something

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

(porter) une attention particulière à

(porter) une attention particulière à

[Phrase]
to play (it) safe

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

[Phrase]
to keep (all) one's wits about somebody

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

[Phrase]
to walk on eggshells

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

[Phrase]
to keep an eye on somebody or something

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

[Phrase]
to keep somebody on one's toes

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

[Phrase]
to tiptoe around something

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

[Phrase]
to tiptoe around somebody

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

[Phrase]
to drop somebody or something like a hot potato

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

[Phrase]
to kick the tires

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

[Phrase]
to hedge one's bets

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

[Phrase]
on notice

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

[Phrase]
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