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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: When the shots rang out, everyone hit the dirt. 
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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

Ex: After the chemical spill, the warehouse became a red zone. 
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armed to the teeth

equipped with several weapons

Ex: The guards outside the compound were armed to the teeth. 
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to [bust] a cap

to shoot bullets from a gun

Ex: In the crime film, the robber threatened to bust a cap if anyone moved. 
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eat (hot|my|) lead
eat hot lead
[sentence]

said to an enemy before shooting them dead with a gun

Ex: In the old action movie, the hero shouted, "Eat lead!" before firing. 
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sitting duck

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

Ex: Without security cameras, the store was a sitting duck for thieves. 
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on the offensive

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

Ex: After weeks of criticism, the mayor went on the offensive. 
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late unpleasantness

used for referring to a recent war or conflict

Ex: The old general refused to discuss the late unpleasantness. 
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to [put] {sb} to the sword

to use a sword in order to murder or execute someone

Ex: The invaders put the captured 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: The old doctor died with his boots on, treating patients until his final week. 
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to [blow] {one's} brains out

to shoot someone in their head and kill them

Ex: In the gangster film, the boss threatened to blow the traitor's brains out. 
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to [let] loose {sth}

to discharge a large number of bullets or explosives

Ex: The soldiers let loose a barrage of bullets from the ridge. 
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to [stand] at bay

to fight one's enemies or attackers that pursue one

Ex: The wounded wolf stood at bay as the hunters closed in. 
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to [duke] it out

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

Ex: The two brothers went outside to duke it out after the argument. 
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