to be in a situation where a person has to be careful about every decision they make because even one mistake can pose a great risk

used for referring to a risky action that may fail or succeed

a situation, plan, system, etc. that is not stable enough to continue succeeding and can easily fail or get out of control

the kind of excitement that comes from engaging in activities that are dangerous

a situation in which someone's words or actions must be chosen carefully or else they may cause serious problems

to be in a state or situation so critical that even a minor mistake can lead to a failure or disaster

in a way that involves danger yet is full of excitement and adventure

involving risk and uncertainty

to be in a very critical state in a way that any mistake can put one in danger

in a very dangerous or difficult situation in which a small change can lead to either success or failure

a place or situation marked by confusion or chaos

to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey

an action that involves taking the risk to believe or trust something that may not be true or reliable

to put something valuable or important at risk, often with the intention of assisting or helping someone

to be in or to get oneself into a situation that may result in an unpleasant or dangerous outcome

a potentially dangerous area that people are not allowed to go in

in a situation where there is potential danger or risk to one's safety or well-being

to be involved with very dangerous or cunning people

to predict a severe, harmful or catastrophic event or outcome