Expressions (A–Z)
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B
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by the skin of his teeth
See: "Escaped by the skin of his teeth."
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D
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Distress Signal
Signs indicating a state of danger and a request for help in maritime contexts,...
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Double-edged sword/ two-edged sword
A double-edged sword. In a question: An idea or a word that carries a danger fro...
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Ducks in the slaughterhouse
See: "Like ducks in the slaughterhouse."
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E
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Early warning
A notice of the existence of a problem or danger at an early stage.
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Even if he does not see—his fortune sees
Even if a person does not notice a great danger, his fortune prevents him from f...
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Exposed in the turret
Figuratively: exposed to danger; in a vulnerable state.
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G
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Going to die
See: "He went to die."
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H
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Has come out of danger/ out of danger
No longer in a dangerous condition; the person's condition is safe and stable.
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He buried his head in the lion's mouth.
See: "His head was buried in the lion's mouth."
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