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Danger - Posing a Risk

Explore English idioms that relate to posing a risk with examples like "a roll of the dice" and "swim with sharks".

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English idioms related to Danger

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

Ex: Managing a diverse team can be walking a tightrope, as the leader must balance different personalities and work styles .
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used for referring to a risky action that may fail or succeed

Ex: The outcome of the championship game a roll of the dice, with both teams giving their all .
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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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the kind of excitement that comes from engaging in activities that are dangerous

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

Ex: Entering into discussions about religious beliefs can be tricky , as it 's a subject that often leads dangerous territory in terms of differences in opinion .
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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 a way that involves danger yet is full of excitement and adventure

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touch and go
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involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: The negotiations with the rival company touch and go, with both sides hesitant to compromise .
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in a very critical situation where the outcome is uncertain and any sort of mistake can lead to serious consequences

Ex: The climber found on a razor 's edge, carefully navigating the treacherous mountain path .
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in a very dangerous or difficult situation in which a small change can lead to a failure

Ex: The fragile political stability in the region on a knife-edge, as any incident could lead to conflict .
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a place or situation marked by confusion or chaos

Ex: The political debate on television quickly devolved into bear garden, with shouting and personal attacks among the candidates .
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to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey

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

Ex: Believing in oneself and pursuing dreams sometimes requires taking leap of faith, even in the face of uncertainty .
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to put something valuable or important at risk, often with the intention of assisting or helping someone

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

Ex: Smoking runs the risk of various health problems, including lung cancer and heart disease .
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in a situation where there is potential danger or risk to one's safety or well-being

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to be involved with very dangerous or cunning people

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to predict a severe, harmful or catastrophic event or outcome

Ex: The pilot knew that the malfunctioning spelled disaster for the flight .
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