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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 for comfort

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

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to do or die

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

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to go for broke

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

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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

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to risk life and limb

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

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to stick one's neck out

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

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to walk on thin ice

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

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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

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at one's own risk

by accepting the responsibility for all potential dangers and risks involved

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to up the ante

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

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to lay down one's life

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

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to dice with death

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

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to tempt fate

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

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