English idioms related to Danger

English idioms related to Danger - Posing a Risk

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to walk / tread a tightrope
phrase
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
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a roll of the dice
phrase
used for referring to a risky action that may fail or succeed
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house of cards
phrase
a situation, plan, system, etc. that is not stable enough to continue succeeding and can easily fail or get out of control
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thrills and spills / chills
phrase
the kind of excitement that comes from engaging in activities that are dangerous
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dangerous ground / territory
phrase
a situation in which someone's words or actions must be chosen carefully or else they may cause serious problems
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to hang by a thread / hair
phrase
to be in a state or situation so critical that even a minor mistake can lead to a failure or disaster
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in the fast lane
phrase
in a way that involves danger yet is full of excitement and adventure
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touch and go
phrase
involving risk and uncertainty
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on a razor's edge
phrase
to be in a very critical state in a way that any mistake can put one in danger
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on a knife-edge
phrase
in a very dangerous or difficult situation in which a small change can lead to either success or failure
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bear garden
noun
a place or situation marked by confusion or chaos
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to lie in wait
phrase
to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey
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leap of faith
phrase
an action that involves taking the risk to believe or trust something that may not be true or reliable
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to lay sb/sth on the line
phrase
to put something valuable or important at risk, often with the intention of assisting or helping someone
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to run the risk of sth
phrase
to be in or to get oneself into a situation that may result in an unpleasant or dangerous outcome
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no-go area
noun
a potentially dangerous area that people are not allowed to go in
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in harm's way
phrase
in a situation where there is potential danger or risk to one's safety or well-being
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to swim with sharks
phrase
to be involved with very dangerous or cunning people
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to spell disaster
phrase
to predict a severe, harmful or catastrophic event or outcome
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