危険 - リスクを取りすぎる

リスクを冒しすぎることに関連する英語のイディオムを探求しましょう。"薄氷を踏む"や"枝の上に出る"などが含まれます。

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too (close|near) for comfort [句]

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 [句]

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 [句]

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 [句]

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 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 [句]

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 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 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 [句]

by accepting the responsibility for all potential dangers and risks involved

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 [句]

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] [句]

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 [句]

to take great risks that could result in one's own death

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

to [tempt] (fate|providence) [句]

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.