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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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English idioms related to Danger
close call
close call
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

op het nippertje, een close call

op het nippertje, een close call

Ex: The pilot 's skillful maneuvering averted a close call when the plane 's engine failed mid-flight , ensuring the passengers ' safety .

Het vaardige manoeuvreren van de piloot voorkwam een op het nippertje ongeluk toen de motor van het vliegtuig halverwege de vlucht uitviel, waardoor de veiligheid van de passagiers werd gewaarborgd.

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close shave
close shave
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

op het nippertje ontsnappen, een hele toer

op het nippertje ontsnappen, een hele toer

Ex: The successful emergency landing of the malfunctioning plane was a close shave, with passengers relieved to have landed safely .

De succesvolle noodlanding van het defecte vliegtuig was een scheerbeurt, met passagiers die opgelucht waren veilig te zijn geland.

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to [get] out of Dodge

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.
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(as|) safe as houses

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

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.
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on the safe side

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

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.
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to [be] out of the woods

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.
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to [save] {sb} by the bell

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!
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off the hook
off the hook
[Zinsdeel]

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.
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in (good|safe) hands
in good hands
[Zinsdeel]

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.
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to [dodge] a bullet

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.
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the coast [is] clear

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.
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to [live] to tell the tale

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

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

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

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

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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