Expressions (A–Z)
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To get out of a tight spot
Escaped from a dangerous situation.
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To risk one's life/ to endanger oneself
He risked his life. He put his life in danger (He owed his life. He created a de...
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To save a soul
See: "Saving souls."
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to seek the life (soul) of
Wanted to kill him; pursued him.
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To slip through the skin of one's teeth
See: "He escaped by the skin of his teeth."
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Too many sailors sink the ships/ too many cooks spoil the broth
Figuratively: when many people manage or handle a particular matter, there is a...
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trigger-happy
A tendency to shoot impulsively without deliberation.
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Turning Sword
Figuratively: a warning or danger that hangs over one’s head; something frighten...
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Walked on a very thin rope
See: "Walking on a tightrope."
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Walked on the entire cash box
Acted with great risk. Endangered in a course of action by committing all that h...
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