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Upptäck hur engelska idiomatiska uttryck som "segla nära vinden" och "leka med elden" hänger ihop med att be om problem på engelska.

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English idioms related to Danger
to [bell] the cat
to bell the cat
[Fras]

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

Ex: Faced with a difficult and risky decision, she decided to be the one to bell the cat and address the long-standing issue in the department.
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(leap|jump) in the dark
leap in the dark
[Fras]

a risk or brave act taken without considering the consequences

Ex: In relationships, deciding to get married can often be a leap in the dark, as it involves an element of uncertainty about the future.
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to [push] {one's} luck
to push one's luck
[Fras]

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

Ex: She's agreed to help on Saturday, but I think I'd be pushing my luck if I asked her to be here the whole weekend.
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to [sail] close to the wind
to sail close to the wind
[Fras]

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

Ex: In politics, some politicians choose to sail close to the wind of public opinion, even if it means taking controversial positions.
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a mug's game
a mug's game
[Fras]

an action that is not beneficial to one in any way

Ex: Falling for get-rich-quick schemes is a classic example of getting involved in a mug's game, as they often lead to financial losses.
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to [roll] the dice
to roll the dice
[Fras]

to rely on chance in doing something

Ex: When investing in the stock market, you're essentially rolling the dice, as market performance can be unpredictable.
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to [play] with fire
to play with fire
[Fras]

to do something dangerous, risky, or foolish

Ex: He often plays with fire by investing in risky stocks.
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to [have] a death wish
to have a death wish
[Fras]

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

Ex: Venturing into that abandoned, structurally unsound building shows that he must have a death wish.
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to [ask] for trouble
to ask for trouble
[Fras]

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

Ex: Joining that contentious online debate and expressing strong opinions is a sure way to ask for trouble and confrontation with other users.
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to [be] cruising for a bruising
to be cruising for a bruising
[Fras]

to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

Ex: Starting a fight with the biggest guy in the bar is like saying you're cruising for a bruising; it won't end well.
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to [live] on the edge
to live on the edge
[Fras]

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

Ex: Driving at such high speeds on icy roads is living on the edge; it's a recipe for disaster.
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