Gevaar - Uit gevaar

Beheers Engelse uitdrukkingen die verband houden met buiten gevaar zijn, zoals 'dodge a bullet' en 'off the hook'.

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close call [zelfstandig naamwoord]

op het nippertje

Ex: The company had a close call with bankruptcy , but a last-minute investor saved it from financial ruin .

Het bedrijf had een kantje boord met faillissement, maar een last-minute investeerder redde het van financiële ondergang.

close shave [zelfstandig naamwoord]

op het nippertje ontsnappen

Ex: The hiker had a close shave with a bear in the woods but was able to slowly back away unscathed .

De wandelaar had een op het nippertje ontsnapt aan een beer in het bos maar kon langzaam ongedeerd terugtrekken.

to [get] out of Dodge [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: After realizing the investment was a scam , he decided to get out of Dodge before losing all his money .

(as|) safe as houses [Zinsdeel]

not causing or involving any danger at all

Ex: The experienced pilot made the turbulent flight feel as safe as houses for the passengers .

to [save] {one's} [skin|neck|hide|bacon] [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: But a truck driver saved her bacon .

on the safe side [Zinsdeel]

as carefully as possible in order to avoid any risk

Ex: The doctor prescribed a lower dosage of the medication to be on the safe side , considering potential side effects .

to [make|beat] a (hasty|) retreat [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: As the weather worsened , the hikers decided to make a retreat to the safety of their camp .

to [be] out of the woods [Zinsdeel]

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

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to [save] {sb} by the bell [Zinsdeel]

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

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off the hook [Zinsdeel]

no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment

Ex: His apology and sincere regret got him off the hook with his angry boss .

in (good|safe) hands [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: When we handed over the project to the skilled project manager , we knew it was in safe hands .

to [dodge] a bullet [Zinsdeel]

to narrowly avoid a dangerous or undesirable situation

Ex: He almost invested all his savings in that company just before it went bankrupt ; he really dodged a bullet there .

the coast [is] clear [Zin]

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

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to [live] to tell the tale [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The firefighter narrowly escaped a collapsing building and lived to tell the tale of the rescue mission .

out of harm's way [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The troops were ordered to retreat to a secure location to get them out of harm 's way during the battle .

to [keep|hold] {sb/sth} at bay [Zinsdeel]

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

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Gevaar
Voorzichtigheid	Een risico vormen	Uit gevaar	Te veel risico nemen
Gevaar & Bedreiging	Moeilijkheden uitlokken	Conflict & Oorlog	Violence
Death