bell the cat
Meaning: do a dangerous job.
Example: Someone has to bell the cat and organize the office fundraiser, but so far, no one has volunteered. Read more ➺
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live on the edge
Meaning: to lead an exciting or dangerous lifestyle.
Example: He's always been an adrenaline junkie and loves to live on the edge. Read more ➺
red flag
Meaning: a sign of a particular issue requiring attention.
Example: United, American, and Delta airlines suspended all flights to China. This was a red flag as the coronavirus wreaked havoc on the airline industry. Read more ➺
on the line
Meaning: to be at serious risk.
Example: Put your toes on the line and form up! Read more ➺
red zone
Meaning: any geographical area that is thought to be dangerous or threatening, usually as a consequence of political or military activity.
Example: The alley behind the schoolyard is effectively a "red zone," since that is where all of the bullies hang out. Read more ➺
fiddle while Rome burns
Meaning: to perform an inconsequential task or act irresponsibly in the midst of a disastrous event.
Example: Vacuuming the carpet while her co-worker was in with the boss, trying to steal her job, felt like fiddling while Rome burned. Read more ➺
get out of dodge
Meaning: to leave.
Example: When I saw the big dog stalking toward me, growling and slobbering, I knew it was time to get out of dodge. Read more ➺
close call
Meaning: a narrow escape from disaster
Example: It was quite a close call, but my father managed to avoid hitting the animal that ran across the highway. Read more ➺
too close for comfort
Meaning: to be very close to something dangerous or unwelcoming
Example: She was standing on the edge of a cliff in the photo, too close for comfort. Read more ➺
the lion’s den
Meaning: a place which is uncomfortable
Example: Two of the new students were thrown into the lion's den as their ragging was taking place. Read more ➺
