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to [bell] the cat [短语]

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

Ex: The CEO suggested that the company needed a major overhaul , but no one wanted to be the one to bell the cat and implement the changes .

(leap|jump) in the dark [短语]

a risk or brave act taken without considering the consequences

Ex: She decided to take a leap in the dark and move to a foreign country for a job opportunity .

to [push] {one's} luck [短语]

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 .

to [sail] close to the wind [短语]

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

Ex: The company 's aggressive marketing tactics sometimes sail close to the wind of ethical boundaries .

a mug's game [短语]

an action that is not beneficial to one in any way

Ex: Some people view online gambling as a mug 's game , given the house 's advantage and the potential for addiction .

to [roll] the dice [短语]

to rely on chance in doing something

Ex: When he decided to quit his stable job and start his own business , he was rolling the dice on his financial future .

to [play] with fire [短语]

to do something dangerous, risky, or foolish

Ex: Disregarding financial advice and overspending is playing with fire , as it can result in debt and financial instability .

to [have] a death wish [短语]

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

Ex: He must have a death wish , the way he drives at breakneck speeds on the highway .

to [ask] for trouble [短语]

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

Ex: Borrowing money from a loan shark is definitely asking for trouble due to the exorbitant interest rates .

to [be] cruising for a bruising [短语]

to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

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to [live] on the edge [短语]

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

Ex: Their decision to quit their stable jobs and travel the world is a perfect example of living on the edge .