Pericolo - Cercare guai

Scopri come i modi di dire inglesi come "navigare vicino al vento" e "giocare con il fuoco" si riferiscono al cercare guai in inglese.

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to [bell] the cat [Frase]

to be the one who shows courage and does something risky that benefits all members of a group

Ex: In my career , I 've often been the one who bells the cat , taking on challenging projects others were hesitant to tackle .

(leap|jump) in the dark [Frase]

salto nel buio

Ex: Starting a new business is a leap in the dark , as success is never guaranteed .

to [push] {one's} luck [Frase]

allettante fortuna

Ex: Has Tara finally pushed her luck too far ?

to [sail] close to the wind [Frase]

calpestare un terreno pericoloso

Ex: His frequent late arrivals at work sail close to the wind of the company 's punctuality policy .

a mug's game [Frase]

an action that is not beneficial to one in any way

Ex: Betting all your money on a lottery ticket is often seen as a mug 's game , as the odds of winning are extremely low .

to [roll] the dice [Frase]

to rely on chance in doing something

Ex: I rolled the dice on a tool brand I have n't used before .

to [play] with fire [Frase]

giocare con il fuoco

Ex: Texting while driving is a dangerous habit , akin to playing with fire on the road .

to [have] a death wish [Frase]

to behave in a way that is risky, dangerous, or reckless

Ex: No one can see you walking along this busy street in the dark! Do you have a death wish or something?

to [ask] for trouble [Frase]

[chiedere] per problemi

Ex: Joining that contentious online debate and expressing strong opinions is a sure way to ask for trouble and confrontation with other users .

to [be] cruising for a bruising [Frase]

to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

Ex: Unless you 've got your stuff together then you 're cruising for a bruising

to [live] on the edge [Frase]

to have a life that involves one facing a lot of danger and taking great risks

Ex: He 's the kind of person who loves to live on the edge , constantly seeking new adrenaline-pumping adventures .

Pericolo
Prudenza	Costituire un rischio	Fuori pericolo	Prendere troppo rischio
Pericolo & Minaccia	Cercare guai	Conflitto & Guerra	Violence
Death