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Danger - Taking Too Much Risk

Explore English idioms that relate to taking too much risk, including "walk on thin ice" and "out on a limb".

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English idioms related to Danger
too (close|near) for comfort

in a distance so short that may cause danger, problems, or annoyance

Ex: The car following us on the dark, winding road was too close for comfort. 
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to do or die
to do or die
[phrase]

to put in great effort and take great risks to succeed or to fail trying

Ex: With the championship on the line, the athlete knew it was do or die in the final race of the season. 
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to [go] for broke

to put everything at risk in order to achieve a particular goal

Ex: The athlete knew it was the final round, so he decided to go for broke in pursuit of the gold medal. 
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out on a limb

in a situation that involves a lot of risk and little support or evidence, especially one that arouses negative reactions in others

Ex: Taking the controversial stance, the politician found herself out on a limb with few supporters. 
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to [risk|sacrifice] life and limb

to do something that has the risk of death or serious injury

Ex: He risked life and limb to save the drowning child from the swift river currents. 
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to [stick] {one's} neck out

to say or do a thing that can put one in trouble or danger

Ex: Despite the potential backlash, he decided to stick his neck out and speak up against the unjust policy. 
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to [walk|skate|tread] on thin ice

to be doing something that may get one into serious trouble or danger at any moment

Ex: With the budget cuts looming, any additional spending could be like walking on thin ice. 
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to [take] {one's} [life] into {one's} (own|) hands

to do something so risky that a person may lose their life because of it

Ex: When he decided to cross the treacherous river on a makeshift raft, he was truly taking his life into his own hands. 
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at {one's} own risk

by accepting the responsibility for all potential dangers and risks involved

Ex: Visitors are welcome to explore the abandoned factory, but do so at your own risk; the site is unsafe and unstable. 
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to [up|raise] the ante

to add to the risks or demands of a competition, dispute, etc. that will lead to either more benefits or losses

Ex: To win the contract, the company decided to up the ante by offering a lower price. 
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to [lay] down {one's} [life]

to sacrifice one's life so that someone or something can continue to exist

Ex: The soldier was willing to lay down his life to protect his comrades on the battlefield. 
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to [dice] with death

to take great risks that could result in one's own death

Ex: Crossing the busy highway without using the pedestrian crossing is like dicing with death. 
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to [tempt] (fate|providence)

to push the limits of safety or good fortune by doing something that may result in harm or disaster

Ex: Walking across the frozen lake alone was like tempting fate. 
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