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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too (close|near) for comfort
too (close|near) for comfort [phrase]

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

Ex: Having an open flame near the gas leak was too close for comfort , and we quickly evacuated .
to do or die
to do or die [phrase]

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

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to [go] for broke
to [go] for broke [phrase]

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

Ex: In the face of adversity , she decided to go for broke in her career , taking on ambitious challenges to reach her dreams .
out on a limb
out on a limb [phrase]

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

Ex: The scientist ventured out on a limb by proposing a groundbreaking theory that challenged existing beliefs .
to [risk|sacrifice] life and limb
to [risk|sacrifice] life and limb [phrase]

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

Ex: The astronaut was willing to risk life and limb to explore the uncharted territory of outer space .
to [stick] {one's} neck out
to [stick] {one's} neck out [phrase]

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

Ex: The employee stuck his neck out by proposing a new , untested approach to the project .
at {one's} own risk
at {one's} own risk [phrase]

by accepting the responsibility for all potential dangers and risks involved

Ex: He decided to skydive without proper training , fully aware that it was at his own risk .
to [up|raise] the ante
to [up|raise] the ante [phrase]

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

Ex: The team decided to up the ante by working overtime to meet the tight deadline .
to [lay] down {one's} [life]
to [lay] down {one's} [life] [phrase]

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

Ex: Martin Luther King Jr. inspired many with his commitment to civil rights and was ultimately willing to lay down his life for the cause .
to [dice] with death
to [dice] with death [phrase]

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

Ex: He dices with death every time he jumps out of a plane .
Danger
Cautiousness Posing a Risk Out of Danger Taking Too Much Risk
Danger & Threat Asking for Trouble Conflict & War Violence
Death