Posing a Risk

to be in a situation where one has to be careful about every decision they make because even one mistake can pose a great risk

I’m walking a tightrope at the moment; one more mistake and I might lose my job.

to rely on chance in doing something

I rolled the dice on a tool brand I haven't used before.So far, it's working out well.

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the kind of excitement that comes from engaging in activities that are dangerous

Traveling to remote and unexplored places brings not only thrills and spills but also the opportunity to learn and grow.

a situation in which someone's words or actions must be chosen carefully or else they may cause serious problems

Bringing up politics at a family dinner can be dangerous territory, as it often leads to heated arguments.

to be in a state or situation so critical that even a minor mistake can lead to a failure or disaster

The mayor's political future has been hanging by a thread since the fraud scandal.

in a state of moving or progressing rapidly, particularly with regards to one's career, success, or lifestyle

After her big promotion, she found herself in the fast lane of corporate success.

movements or actions that happen with a lot of speed

The athlete's performance in the race was characterized by touch-and-go movements as he sprinted towards the finish line.

in a very dangerous or difficult situation in which a small change can lead to a failure

The outcome of the championship game hung on a knife-edge, with both teams tied in the final seconds.

a place or situation marked by confusion or chaos

The classroom turned into a bear garden when the substitute teacher lost control of the students.

(of something bad) to be about to happen to one

No one knows what lies in wait for us in the coming year.

an action that involves taking the risk to believe or trust something that may not be true or reliable

Starting a new business requires a leap of faith, as success is not guaranteed.

to put something valuable or important at risk, often with the intention of assisting or helping someone

The coach decided to lay his reputation on the line by benching the star player for disciplinary reasons.

to be in or to get oneself into a situation that may result in an unpleasant or dangerous outcome

By not wearing a helmet while biking, you run the risk of a head injury in case of an accident.

to be involved with very dangerous or cunning people

The young entrepreneur decided to swim with the sharks by seeking venture capital for his startup.

to predict a severe, harmful or catastrophic event or outcome

The large cracks in the dam spelled disaster for the nearby town.