Perigo - Conflito & Guerra

Explore expressões idiomáticas em inglês sobre conflito e guerra com exemplos como "armado até os dentes" e "zona vermelha".

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to [hit] the dirt [frase]

to suddenly fall on the ground, often as a way of avoiding danger

Ex: When the thunderstorm hits , my dog gets scared and hits the dirt , seeking refuge under the bed .

red zone [substantivo]

zona vermelha

armed to the teeth [frase]

equipped with several weapons

Ex: The cybersecurity system was armed to the teeth with firewalls and encryption , making it nearly impenetrable to cyberattacks .

to [bust] a cap [frase]

to shoot bullets from a gun

Ex: In the intense negotiation , they are willing to bust a cap and walk away from the deal if their demands are n't met .

eat (hot|my|) lead [Sentença]

said to an enemy before shooting them dead with a gun

Ex: The sharpshooter taunted his opponent , saying , " Come on out , and you 'll eat my lead ! "

sitting duck [substantivo]

alvo fácil

Ex: When you 're the only candidate opposing the incumbent with widespread support , you can feel like a sitting duck in the political arena .

Quando você é o único candidato a se opor ao titular com amplo apoio, pode se sentir como um alvo fácil na arena política.

on the offensive [frase]

in the position or state of readiness for answering any attack or criticism

Ex: In response to the enemy 's incursion , the military shifted from a defensive stance to being on the offensive , launching a counteroffensive to reclaim lost territory .

late unpleasantness [substantivo]

desagradável recente

Ex: The old veterans ' club frequently gathers to reminisce about the late unpleasantness , sharing their wartime anecdotes .

O clube de veteranos antigos reúne-se frequentemente para relembrar os desagradáveis acontecimentos recentes, partilhando as suas histórias de guerra.

to [put] {sb} to the sword [frase]

to use a sword in order to murder or execute someone

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to [die] with {one's} boots on [frase]

to die while actively engaged in one's work, often in a heroic or dedicated manner

Ex: Despite his old age , the hardworking farmer continued tending to his fields and passed away doing what he loved , truly dying with his boots on .

to [blow] {one's} brains out [frase]

to shoot someone in their head and kill them

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to [let] loose {sth} [frase]

to discharge a large number of bullets or explosives

Ex: The commander decided to let loose the cavalry in a swift charge to break through the enemy 's defenses .

to [stand] at bay [frase]

to fight one's enemies or attackers that pursue one

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to [duke] it out [frase]

to engage in a physical fight, typically using one's fists

Ex: When tensions flared on the ice during the hockey game , the players dropped their gloves and started to duke it out in a fistfight .

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