Perigo - Perigo & Ameaça

Mergulhe nos idiomas ingleses sobre perigo e ameaças, como 'chegar a um ponto crítico' e 'dormir com os peixes'.

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to [set|sound|ring] (the|) alarm bells [frase]

to cause fear or concern by showing a warning sign

Ex: And the way he was looking at me—it made the alarm bells ring even louder.

all hell [break] (loose|out) [frase]

used when a situation suddenly becomes very intense or chaotic

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to [bring] {sth} to a head [frase]

to worsen a situation to a point that it requires immediate action

Ex: The negotiations had stalled , but the impending deadline for the trade agreement forced both parties to bring the matter to a head and come to a resolution .

to [come] to a head [frase]

to become very dangerous or problematic in a way that demands immediate action

Ex: The labor strike came to a head as negotiations broke down , leading to a significant work stoppage .

on the line [frase]

used when someone or something is subjected to a serious threat or danger

Ex: When you gamble , your money is on the line , and the outcome is uncertain .

on the rocks [frase]

(in reference to a business or relationship) in a difficult or troubled state, and may be at risk of falling apart

Ex: Their marriage has been on the rocks for months due to constant arguments .

on the hook [frase]

used to refer to a situation in which someone is forced or committed to fulfill a responsibility, often due to prior agreements or expectations

Ex: After signing the contract , the company was on the hook for delivering the product as specified , and any delays would result in penalties .

to [sleep] with the fishes [frase]

to be killed or dead, typically conveying the body has been disposed of by being thrown into water

Ex: The boss made it clear , anyone who double-crosses him ends up sleeping with the fishes .

to [burn] {sth} to a (crisp|cinder) [frase]

to cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire

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or else [frase]

used to threaten someone or seriously warn them

Ex: Tell me the truth , or else !

in {one's} crosshairs [frase]

used to refer to someone who is being targeted by another person or thing for a specific action, often with the intent to catch, arrest, stop, or harm

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Perigo
Cautela	Representar um risco	Fora de perigo	Assumir muito risco
Perigo & Ameaça	Procurando confusão	Conflito & Guerra	Violence
Death