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Danger - Hors de danger

Maîtrisez les expressions idiomatiques anglaises liées au fait d'être hors de danger, comme 'dodge a bullet' et 'off the hook'.

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English idioms related to Danger

a situation where one avoids a danger just before it is too late

une échappée belle, un coup de chance

une échappée belle, un coup de chance

Ex: The pilot 's skillful maneuvering averted a close call when the plane 's engine failed mid-flight , ensuring the passengers ' safety .La manœuvre habile du pilote a évité de justesse un **danger imminent** lorsque le moteur de l'avion a lâché en plein vol, assurant ainsi la sécurité des passagers.

used for referring to a situation in which something dangerous is avoided just before it is too late for it to happen

une échappée belle, une passe très serrée

une échappée belle, une passe très serrée

Ex: The successful emergency landing of the malfunctioning plane was a close shave, with passengers relieved to have landed safely .L'atterrissage d'urgence réussi de l'avion en panne a été un **rasage de près**, les passagers étant soulagés d'avoir atterri en toute sécurité.

to hastily leave a place, usually because of a possible danger or threat

Ex: The argument at the bar was escalating, and John thought it wise to get out of Dodge before it got violent.

not causing or involving any danger at all

Ex: In this small, tight-knit community, leaving your door unlocked at night is as safe as houses; everyone knows and trusts each other.

to help a person get out of a situation that involves danger or difficulty

Ex: He was willing to cooperate with the authorities to save his bacon and avoid prosecution.

as carefully as possible in order to avoid any risk

Ex: When planning the event, the organizers scheduled an additional hour for setup and testing to be on the safe side and avoid any delays.

to escape or withdraw from a situation that is dangerous or unpleasant

Ex: The company decided to make a strategic retreat from the highly competitive market and focus on a niche segment.

to be out of a situation that is full of danger, trouble, or hardship

Ex: The storm was intense, but now that it has passed, we can say we're out of the woods and the worst is over.

to unexpectedly provide someone with help when they face a danger or difficulty

Ex: The teacher was just getting ready to hand out the quizzes when the fire alarm went offsaved by the bell!
off the hook
[Phrase]

no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment

Ex: After receiving a full refund and an apology, the customer felt that the company had taken responsibility and let them off the hook for the inconvenience.

used when a person or thing is being looked after by a trustworthy and capable individual

Ex: The CEO assured the shareholders that the company was in safe hands under the new leadership.

to narrowly avoid a dangerous or undesirable situation

Ex: The detective managed to dodge a bullet when he narrowly avoided a trap set by the criminals during the investigation.

used to say that everything is safe and someone can proceed to do something

Ex: The burglars waited until the alarm system was disarmed and the street deserted, making sure the coast was clear before attempting a break-in.

to survive a danger or difficulty and be able to tell others about it

être encore là pour en parler

être encore là pour en parler

Ex: The young cancer survivor has a compelling story to share about her journey to live to tell the tale of recovery and resilience.

in a place or position that is safe from danger or damage

hors de danger, à l'abri du danger, en lieu sûr

hors de danger, à l'abri du danger, en lieu sûr

Ex: The wildlife sanctuary was established to provide a safe environment where endangered species could be out of harm's way and protected from poachers.

to maintain control or prevent someone or something from advancing, causing harm, or becoming a threat

Ex: The medication effectively holds the symptoms of the disease at bay, providing relief to patients.
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