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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 (the) alarm bells

to cause fear or concern by showing a warning sign

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all hell break loose

used when a situation suddenly becomes very intense or chaotic

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to bring something to a head

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

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to come to a head

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

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on the line

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

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on the rocks

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

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on the hook

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

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to sleep with the fishes

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

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to burn something to a crisp

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

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or else

used to threaten someone or seriously warn them

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in one's crosshairs

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

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