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Danger - Poser un risque

Explorez des idiomes anglais qui concernent le fait de poser un risque avec des exemples comme 'un coup de dés' et 'nager avec les requins'.

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English idioms related to Danger

to be in a situation where one has to be careful about every decision they make because even one mistake can pose a great risk

Ex: Managing a diverse team can be walking a tightrope, as the leader must balance different personalities and work styles .

used for referring to a risky action that may fail or succeed

Ex: The outcome of the championship game a roll of the dice, with both teams giving their all .

a situation, plan, system, etc. that is not stable enough to continue succeeding and can easily fail or get out of control

château de cartes

château de cartes

Ex: The political stability of the nation was teetering on the edge , resembling house of cards as protests and dissent grew stronger .

the kind of excitement that comes from engaging in activities that are dangerous

Ex: The stock market is a prime example of the thrills and spills of investing, where fortunes can be made or lost in a matter of seconds.

a situation in which someone's words or actions must be chosen carefully or else they may cause serious problems

Ex: Entering into discussions about religious beliefs can be tricky , as it 's a subject that often leads dangerous territory in terms of differences in opinion .

to be in a state or situation so critical that even a minor mistake can lead to a failure or disaster

ne tenir qu'à un fil

ne tenir qu'à un fil

Ex: The patient 's hung by a thread as the medical team worked tirelessly to stabilize their condition .

in a way that involves danger yet is full of excitement and adventure

Ex: n the fast lane
touch and go
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involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: The success of the business venture was touch and go in its early stages, but it eventually thrived.

in a very critical situation where the outcome is uncertain and any sort of mistake can lead to serious consequences

au bord de l’abîme

au bord de l’abîme

Ex: The climber found himself on a razor's edge, carefully navigating the treacherous mountain path.

in a very dangerous or difficult situation in which a small change can lead to a failure

sur le fil du rasoir, sur la corde raide

sur le fil du rasoir, sur la corde raide

Ex: The fragile political stability in the region on a knife-edge, as any incident could lead to conflict .

a place or situation marked by confusion or chaos

un capharnaüm, un bordel

un capharnaüm, un bordel

Ex: The political debate on television quickly devolved into a bear garden, with shouting and personal attacks among the candidates .Le débat politique à la télévision a rapidement dégénéré en **pandémonium**, avec des cris et des attaques personnelles entre les candidats.

to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey

Ex: The sniper lie in wait for hours , waiting for the enemy to reveal their position .

an action that involves taking the risk to believe or trust something that may not be true or reliable

Ex: Believing in oneself and pursuing dreams sometimes requires taking a leap of faith, even in the face of uncertainty.

to put something valuable or important at risk, often with the intention of assisting or helping someone

Ex: The firefighter was prepared lay his life on the line to save people trapped in a burning building , showing incredible bravery .

to be in or to get oneself into a situation that may result in an unpleasant or dangerous outcome

Ex: Skipping regular vehicle maintenance can run a risk of unexpected breakdowns on the road.

in a situation where there is potential danger or risk to one's safety or well-being

Ex: The coastal town is in harm 's way during hurricane season , and residents must be prepared for potential flooding and strong winds .

to be involved with very dangerous or cunning people

Ex: The rookie athlete was thrown into the game to swim with the sharks and compete against some of the top players in the league.

to predict a severe, harmful or catastrophic event or outcome

Ex: The pilot knew that the malfunctioning spelled disaster for the flight .
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