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Danger - Conflict & War

Explore English idioms regarding conflict and war with examples like "armed to the teeth" and "red zone".

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to [hit] the dirt

to suddenly fall on the ground, often as a way of avoiding danger

Ex: Suddenly another soldier hits the dirt beside me. 
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red zone
red zone
[noun]

an area that is dangerous or not allowed for people to use for a particular purpose

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armed to the teeth

equipped with several weapons

Ex: The soldiers were armed to the teeth with rifles, grenades, and body armor as they approached the enemy camp. 
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to [bust] a cap

to shoot bullets from a gun

Ex: He threatened to bust a cap if anyone came near his property without permission. 
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eat (hot|my|) lead
eat hot lead
[sentence]

said to an enemy before shooting them dead with a gun

Ex: The gangster threatened to make his enemies "eat lead" if they didn't comply with his demands. 
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sitting duck

someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

Ex: Without air support, the stranded soldiers were like sitting ducks for the enemy's artillery. 
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on the offensive

in the position or state of readiness for answering any attack or criticism

Ex: The general ordered the troops to go on the offensive and push into enemy territory to gain control of a strategically important region. 
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late unpleasantness

used for referring to a recent war or conflict

Ex: The book goes over the late unpleasantness of the last election, and the ructions it has caused across the country. 
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to [put] {sb} to the sword

to use a sword in order to murder or execute someone

Ex: After the battle, the victorious army put the captured enemy soldiers to the sword. 
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to [die] with {one's} boots on

to die while actively engaged in one's work, often in a heroic or dedicated manner

Ex: Bill died with his boots on, caught by suction in a waste pipe. 
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to [blow] {one's} brains out

to shoot someone in their head and kill them

Ex: In the action movie, the hero vowed to blow the villain's brains out for the crimes he had committed. 
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to [let] loose {sth}

to discharge a large number of bullets or explosives

Ex: During the battle, the soldiers were ordered to let loose a hail of bullets upon the enemy positions. 
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to [stand] at bay

to fight one's enemies or attackers that pursue one

Ex: A dog barks and stands at bay if he sees any one assault his master. 
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to [duke] it out

to engage in a physical fight, typically using one's fists

Ex: The two boxers entered the ring and were ready to duke it out for the championship title. 
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