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to dare
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to flee
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to lock away
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alert
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distress
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hazard
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gamble
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peril
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menace
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precaution
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refuge
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death toll
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cowardice
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boldness
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acutely
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in a way that is too extreme or intense

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The pain in his back was acutely sharp and persistent.
She felt acutely anxious before the important presentation.

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interrogative adverb
eventful
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filled with important, exciting, or dangerous events

uneventful
daredevil
daredevil
Adjective
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reckless and willing to do dangerous things

guarded
Adjective
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not displaying feelings or giving very much information

liable
Adjective
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l
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possible to do a particular action

notorious
notorious
Adjective
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widely known for something negative or unfavorable

reckless
reckless
Adjective
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not caring about the possible results of one's actions that could be dangerous

rash
Adjective
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ʃ

(of a person) tending to do things without carefully thinking about the possible outcomes

wary
Adjective
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feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

unwary
safe and sound
safe and sound
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/sˈeɪf ænd sˈaʊnd/
Idiom

not damaged or injured in any way

What is the origin of the idiom "safe and sound" and when to use it?

The idiom "safe and sound" has its origin in Middle English. This phrase is often used to express relief or reassurance after a potentially risky or dangerous situation, such as returning home from a journey or finding something or someone thought to be lost. It can also be used metaphorically to convey emotional well-being or security.

to avert
to avert
Verb
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to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

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transitive
to beware
Verb
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to warn someone to be cautious of a dangerous person or thing

to caution
to caution
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to warn someone of something that could be difficult or dangerous

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to compromise
to compromise
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to put someone or something in danger, particularly by being careless

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transitive
to dare
Verb
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e

to challenge someone to do something difficult, embarrassing, or risky

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ditransitive
to flee
to flee
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i

to escape danger or from a place

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intransitive
to lock away
Verb
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/lˈɑːk ɐwˈeɪ/

to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock

alert
noun
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a situation where people are ready to confront a threat

distress
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a situation where an airplane, ship, etc. requires help because it is in serious danger

hazard
noun
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something that poses a risk or danger

gamble
noun
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m
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b
ə
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an act that someone does while knowing that there is a risk but also possible success

peril
noun
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the state of being threatened by or exposed to a significant negative occurrence

menace
noun
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ə
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s
e

someone or something that causes or is likely to cause danger or damage

precaution
noun
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/pɹiˈkɔʃən/

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

refuge
noun
r
r
e
ɛ
f
f
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ju
g
ʤ
e

a location or circumstance that offers protection and safety

death toll
noun
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/dˈɛθ tˈoʊl/

the number of individuals who die as a result of an accident, war, etc.

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compound noun
rescue
noun
r
r
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the action or process of saving someone or something

safeguard
noun
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s
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d

an act, law, rule, etc. that protects someone or something against danger or harm

cowardice
noun
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ʊ
a
ɜ
r
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d
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s
e

the quality of not having courage

courage
boldness
noun
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b
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d
n
n
e
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the quality of willing to take risks and not being afraid

timidity
madness
noun
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very stupid behavior that could develop into a dangerous situation

AWOL
Adjective
uk flag
/ˈeɪˌwɔɫ/
Idiom

referring to something that is stolen or not in its usual place

What is the origin of the idiom "AWOL" and when to use it?

The idiom "AWOL" stands for "absent without leave," originating from the military context to describe a person who is absent from their assigned duties or post without permission. The term's usage has since extended to civilian settings, broadly indicating something that is missing or unaccounted for.

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