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Niebezpieczeństwo - Ostrożność

Odkryj, jak angielskie idiomy, takie jak "chodzić po jajkach" i "być na czatach", odnoszą się do ostrożności w języku angielskim.

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English idioms related to Danger
to [throw|cast|fling] caution to the [wind]

to start acting in a risky way without caring about its consequences

Ex: Sometimes, it's liberating to cast caution to the wind and embrace the thrill of the unknown in life's adventures.
eagle eye
eagle eye
[Rzeczownik]

an observation that is done very carefully

orle oko, bystre spojrzenie

orle oko, bystre spojrzenie

easy does it
easy does it
[Zdanie]

used to advise someone to proceed with caution or be careful with something

Ex: As the car inched closer to the tight parking spot, she reminded the driver, "Easy does it."
to [look] before {sb} [leap]

to consider all the possible outcomes of one's action before doing it

Ex: In the world of business, it's a valuable lesson to "look before you leap" into partnerships or major acquisitions to avoid costly errors.
on the lookout for {sb/sth}

constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.

Ex: As a dedicated teacher, she's always on the lookout for signs of bullying among her students to address the issue promptly.
to [play] (it|) safe

to act in a careful manner to prevent any possible risks from happening

Ex: In uncertain weather conditions, it's better to play safe and delay the outdoor event to ensure everyone's safety.
to [keep|have] (all|) {one's} wits about {sb}

to be prepared to handle things properly in case of danger or unpleasant events

Ex: During the high-stress negotiations, she managed to have her wits about her and secure a favorable deal for her company.
to [walk|be] on eggshells

to be extra cautious about how one behaves or talks to avoid making someone offended or upset

Ex: In a family with a history of heated arguments, everyone learned to walk on eggshells to keep the peace during gatherings.
to [keep] an eye on {sb/sth}

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

Ex: I trust my neighbor, so I asked him to keep an eye on my pet cat while I'm on vacation.
to [keep] {sb} on {one's} toes

to make a person be constantly worried about or ready for any possible danger or threat

Ex: The fast-paced nature of the stock market keeps traders on their toes, monitoring changes in real-time.
to [tiptoe] around  {sth}

to decide not to deal with a problem directly out of the fear that it may make things worse

Ex: He tiptoed around the budget issue at the meeting, trying not to offend anyone with the proposed cuts.
to [tiptoe] around {sb}

to pay close attention to how to talk to someone or behave toward them because they can become offended or upset easily

Ex: In the workplace, it's common to tiptoe around the boss's strong political opinions to maintain a harmonious environment.
to [drop] {sb/sth} like a hot (potato|brick)

to stop being involved with a person or thing that might cause problems for one

Ex: As soon as they realized the project was doomed to fail, they dropped it like a hot potato to avoid further losses.
to [kick] the tires

to closely examine or assess the condition of something, particularly a vehicle or machinery

Ex: When evaluating potential job candidates, HR often conducts initial interviews to kick the tires and narrow down the selection.
to [hedge] {one's} bets

to support both sides in a competition or conflict in order to protect oneself against loss

Ex: In the unpredictable world of investments, it's often a wise strategy to hedge one's bets by diversifying the portfolio with a mix of assets.
on notice
on notice
[Fraza]

used to indicate that someone has been warned or informed about something

Ex: The sudden appearance of a new market competitor put existing companies on notice to adapt to the changing business landscape.
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