Pericol - În afara pericolului

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close call [substantiv]

scăpare la limită

Ex: It was a close call when the car swerved in front of us , but my quick reflexes prevented an accident .

A fost un moment critic când mașina a virat în fața noastră, dar reflexele mele rapide au prevenit un accident.

close shave [substantiv]

scăpare la limită

Ex: He had a close shave when the car 's brakes failed , but he managed to stop just inches from the cliff 's edge .

A avut un barbierit aproape când frânele mașinii au cedat, dar a reușit să se oprească la doar câțiva centimetri de marginea stâncii.

to [get] out of Dodge [frază]

to hastily leave a place, usually because of a possible danger or threat

Ex: Not knowing what else to do, he gets out of dodge and flees to Chicago to get in touch with his sister.

(as|) safe as houses [frază]

not causing or involving any danger at all

Ex: With the state-of-the-art security system , your valuables will be as safe as houses in our vault .

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

to help a person get out of a situation that involves danger or difficulty

Ex: Thanks for bringing me some extra cash — you really saved my skin , there !

on the safe side [frază]

as carefully as possible in order to avoid any risk

Ex: You probably wo n't need to apply for planning permission to build a shed in your garden , but to be on the safe side , check with your local planning department .

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

to escape or withdraw from a situation that is dangerous or unpleasant

Ex: Due to the impending rain we did not hang around on the summit, but instead made hasty retreat back to the van.

to [be] out of the woods [frază]

to be out of a situation that is full of danger, trouble, or hardship

Ex: After a long and grueling recovery, the patient is finally out of the woods and on the road to better health.

to [save] {sb} by the bell [frază]

to unexpectedly provide someone with help when they face a danger or difficulty

Ex: Just when he was about to start yelling at me , the fire alarm went off and saved me by the bell .

off the hook [frază]

no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment

Ex: Thanks to the extension granted by the teacher , I 'm off the hook for submitting the assignment today .

in (good|safe) hands [frază]

used when a person or thing is being looked after by a trustworthy and capable individual

Ex: Leaving our children with Grandma and Grandpa means they are in safe hands .

to [dodge] a bullet [frază]

to narrowly avoid a dangerous or undesirable situation

Ex: I was supposed to be on that flight , but I canceled at the last minute , so I really dodged a bullet when I heard about the crash .

the coast [is] clear [Propoziție]

used to say that everything is safe and someone can proceed to do something

Ex: He peeked around the corner to make sure the coast was clear before sneaking into the forbidden room.

to [live] to tell the tale [frază]

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

Ex: Despite the harrowing plane crash , all the passengers survived and lived to tell the tale .

out of harm's way [frază]

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

Ex: After the wildfire broke out , the residents were evacuated to a shelter to keep them out of harm 's way .

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

to maintain control or prevent someone or something from advancing, causing harm, or becoming a threat

Ex: The guard dog kept intruders at bay during the night .

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