Gevaar - Moeilijkheden uitlokken

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "dicht bij de wind zeilen" en "met vuur spelen" verband houden met het vragen om problemen in het Engels.

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to [bell] the cat [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: In the heated meeting , a junior employee volunteered to bell the cat by presenting a controversial idea to the management .

(leap|jump) in the dark [Zinsdeel]

a risk or brave act taken without considering the consequences

Ex: Entering a new market with a unique product can be seen as a jump in the dark , but it has the potential for great rewards .

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

to continue to take risks because one has not faced any consequences so far

Ex: Has Tara finally pushed her luck too far ?

to [sail] close to the wind [Zinsdeel]

to do something that is dangerous, improper, or possibly illegal

Ex: When it comes to financial regulations , some investors prefer to sail close to the wind to maximize their profits .

a mug's game [Zinsdeel]

an action that is not beneficial to one in any way

Ex: Investing in a business venture with no solid plan is usually considered a mug 's game , as it involves a high risk of financial loss .

to [roll] the dice [Zinsdeel]

to rely on chance in doing something

Ex: In relationships , you never know if it will work out , but sometimes you have to roll the dice and take a chance on love .

to [play] with fire [Zinsdeel]

to do something dangerous, risky, or foolish

Ex: I do n't want to see you play with fire when it comes to your health .

to [have] a death wish [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Jumping off a cliff without a parachute is like having a death wish .

to [ask] for trouble [Zinsdeel]

to do something that is very likely to result in trouble or difficulty

Ex: Driving without a seatbelt is like asking for trouble ; it 's dangerous and against the law .

to [be] cruising for a bruising [Zinsdeel]

to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

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to [live] on the edge [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: She lives on the edge by participating in extreme sports like skydiving and rock climbing .