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Danger - Cautiousness

Discover how English idioms like "walk on eggshells" and "on the lookout for" relate to cautiousness in English.

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English idioms related to Danger

to start acting in a risky way without caring about its consequences

Ex: Sometimes , it 's liberating cast caution to the wind and embrace the thrill of the unknown in life 's adventures .
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used to advise someone to proceed with caution or be careful with something

Ex: Easy does it, " she whispered as she tiptoed across the creaky floorboards .
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to consider all the possible outcomes of one's action before doing it

Ex: In the world of business , it 's a valuable lesson to look before you leap" into partnerships or major acquisitions to avoid costly errors .
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constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.

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to act in a careful manner to prevent any possible risks from happening

Ex: In uncertain weather conditions , it 's better play safe and delay the outdoor event to ensure everyone 's safety .
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to be prepared to handle things properly in case of danger or unpleasant events

Ex: During the high-stress negotiations , she managed have her wits about her and secure a favorable deal for her company .
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to be extra cautious about how one behaves or talks to avoid making someone offended or upset

Ex: In a family with a history of heated arguments , everyone learned walk on eggshells to keep the peace during gatherings .
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to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

Ex: The teacher reminded the students keep an eye on the clock so they would finish the exam on time .
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to make a person be constantly worried about or ready for any possible danger or threat

Ex: The dynamic nature of her keeps her on her toes as she must adapt to new situations daily .
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to decide not to deal with a problem directly out of the fear that it may make things worse

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to pay close attention to how to talk to someone or behave toward them because they can become offended or upset easily

Ex: Jane 's friends tiptoe around her when she 's stressed , as they do n't want to add to her anxiety with heavy topics .
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to stop being involved with a person or thing that might cause problems for one

Ex: As soon as they realized the project was doomed to fail , dropped it like a hot potato to avoid further losses .
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to closely examine or assess the condition of something, particularly a vehicle or machinery

Ex: When evaluating potential job candidates , HR often conducts initial interviews kick the tires and narrow down the selection .
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to support both sides in a competition or conflict in order to protect oneself against loss

Ex: The hedged his bets by training for both the 100-meter and 200-meter races to maximize his chances of success .
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on notice
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used to indicate that someone has been warned or informed about something

Ex: The sudden appearance of a new market competitor put existing on notice to adapt to the changing business landscape .
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