Danger - Danger & Threat

Dive into English idioms regarding danger and threats, like "come to a head" and "sleep with the fishes".

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to [set|sound|ring] (the|) alarm bells [phrase]

to cause fear or concern by showing a warning sign

to cause fear or concern by showing a warning sign

Ex: And the way he was looking at me—it made the alarm bells ring even louder.

all hell [break] (loose|out) [phrase]

used when a situation suddenly becomes very intense or chaotic

Ex: One policeman drew his gun and then suddenly all hell is let loose.

to [bring] {sth} to a head [phrase]

to worsen a situation to a point that it requires immediate action

Ex: After years of tension in the workplace , the CEO decided to bring the ongoing conflicts to a head by holding a company-wide meeting to address the issues .

to [come] to a head [phrase]

to become very dangerous or problematic in a way that demands immediate action

Ex: The ongoing conflict between the two departments finally came to a head during the heated meeting .

on the line [phrase]

used when someone or something is subjected to a serious threat or danger

Ex: The fate of the company hangs on the line as the board decides on the new CEO.

on the rocks [phrase]

(in reference to a business or relationship) in a difficult or troubled state, and may be at risk of falling apart

Ex: The company is on the rocks after losing its biggest client .

on the hook [phrase]

used to refer to a situation in which someone is forced or committed to fulfill a responsibility, often due to prior agreements or expectations

Ex: After promising to help with the charity event , he found himself on the hook for organizing the entire fundraiser .

to [sleep] with the fishes [phrase]

to be killed or dead, typically conveying the body has been disposed of by being thrown into water

Ex: In mobster movies , characters often warn their enemies that they 'll end up sleeping with the fishes if they do n't comply .

to [burn] {sth} to a (crisp|cinder) [phrase]

to cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire

Ex: The sun was scorching hot , and it burned the grass to a crisp .

or else [phrase]

used to threaten someone or seriously warn them

Ex: Hand over the money , or else !

in {one's} crosshairs [phrase]

used to refer to someone who is being targeted by another person or thing for a specific action, often with the intent to catch, arrest, stop, or harm

Ex: The company's unethical practices put it in the crosshairs of regulatory authorities.

Danger
Cautiousness	Posing a Risk	Out of Danger	Taking Too Much Risk
Danger & Threat	Asking for Trouble	Conflict & War	Violence
Death