Danger - Prendre trop de risques

Découvrez des expressions idiomatiques anglaises liées à la prise de risques excessifs, y compris "marcher sur des œufs" et "être en terrain glissant".

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too (close|near) for comfort [Phrase]

in a distance so short that may cause danger, problems, or annoyance

Ex: The car following us on the dark , winding road was too close for comfort .

to do or die [Phrase]

to put in great effort and take great risks to succeed or to fail trying

Ex: With the championship on the line , the athlete knew it was do or die in the final race of the season .

to [go] for broke [Phrase]

to put everything at risk in order to achieve a particular goal

Ex: The athlete knew it was the final round , so he decided to go for broke in pursuit of the gold medal .

out on a limb [Phrase]

in a situation that involves a lot of risk and little support or evidence, especially one that arouses negative reactions in others

Ex: Taking the controversial stance , the politician found herself out on a limb with few supporters .

to [risk|sacrifice] life and limb [Phrase]

to do something that has the risk of death or serious injury

Ex: He risked life and limb to save the drowning child from the swift river currents .

to [stick] {one's} neck out [Phrase]

to say or do a thing that can put one in trouble or danger

Ex: Despite the potential backlash , he decided to stick his neck out and speak up against the unjust policy .

to [walk|skate|tread] on thin ice [Phrase]

to be doing something that may get one into serious trouble or danger at any moment

Ex: With the budget cuts looming , any additional spending could be like walking on thin ice .

to [take] {one's} [life] into {one's} (own|) hands [Phrase]

to do something so risky that a person may lose their life because of it

Ex: When he decided to cross the treacherous river on a makeshift raft , he was truly taking his life into his own hands .

at {one's} own risk [Phrase]

à vos risques et périls

Ex: Visitors are welcome to explore the abandoned factory , but do so at your own risk ; the site is unsafe and unstable .

to [up|raise] the ante [Phrase]

to add to the risks or demands of a competition, dispute, etc. that will lead to either more benefits or losses

Ex: To win the contract , the company decided to up the ante by offering a lower price .

to [lay] down {one's} [life] [Phrase]

to sacrifice one's life so that someone or something can continue to exist

Ex: The soldier was willing to lay down his life to protect his comrades on the battlefield .

to [dice] with death [Phrase]

jouer avec sa vie

Ex: Crossing the busy highway without using the pedestrian crossing is like dicing with death .

to [tempt] (fate|providence) [Phrase]

to push the limits of safety or good fortune by doing something that may result in harm or disaster

Ex: Walking across the frozen lake alone was like tempting fate.

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