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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to [walk|tread] a tightrope [Phrase]

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: I ’m walking a tightrope at the moment ; one more mistake and I might lose my job .

a roll of the dice [Phrase]

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

Ex: Starting a new business is always a roll of the dice ; success is never guaranteed .

house of cards [Phrase]

château de cartes

Ex: Their financial success was like a house of cards , relying on unsustainable investments and shaky business practices .

thrills and (spills|chills) [Phrase]

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

Ex: Traveling to remote and unexplored places brings not only thrills and spills but also the opportunity to learn and grow .

dangerous (ground|territory) [Phrase]

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

Ex: Bringing up politics at a family dinner can be dangerous territory , as it often leads to heated arguments .

to [hang] by a (thread|hair) [Phrase]

ne tenir qu'à un fil

Ex: The mayor 's political future has been hanging by a thread since the fraud scandal .

in the fast lane [Phrase]

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

Ex: Ever since he started traveling the world as a freelance photographer , he 's been living life in the fast lane , capturing breathtaking but risky shots .

touch and go [Phrase]

involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: It 's touch and go whether he 'll pull through at the end of this month .

on a razor's edge [Phrase]

au bord de l’abîme

Ex: The company 's financial stability is on a razor 's edge , with mounting debts and declining profits .

on a knife-edge [Phrase]

sur le fil du rasoir

Ex: The outcome of the championship game hung on a knife-edge, with both teams tied in the final seconds.

bear garden [nom]

un capharnaüm

Ex: The classroom turned into a bear garden when the substitute teacher lost control of the students .

La classe s'est transformée en pandémonium lorsque le professeur remplaçant a perdu le contrôle des élèves.

to [lie] in wait [Phrase]

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

Ex: The gunmen were lying in wait when Mr Predit came out of the hotel.

leap of faith [Phrase]

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

Ex: Starting a new business requires a leap of faith , as success is not guaranteed .

to [lay] {sth} on the line [Phrase]

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

Ex: The coach decided to lay his reputation on the line by benching the star player for disciplinary reasons .

to [run] the risk of {sth} [Phrase]

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

Ex: By not wearing a helmet while biking , you run the risk of a head injury in case of an accident .

in harm's way [Phrase]

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

Ex: The brave firefighters went in harm's way to rescue people trapped in the burning building.

to [swim] with sharks [Phrase]

to be involved with very dangerous or cunning people

Ex: The young entrepreneur decided to swim with the sharks by seeking venture capital for his startup.

to [spell] disaster [Phrase]

to predict a severe, harmful or catastrophic event or outcome

Ex: The large cracks in the dam spelled disaster for the nearby town .

Danger
Prudence	Poser un risque	Hors de danger	Prendre trop de risques
Danger & Menace	Chercher des ennuis	Conflit & Guerre	Violence
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