Taking Too Much Risk

The car following us on the dark, winding road was too close for comfort.

The athlete knew it was the final round, so he decided to go for broke in pursuit of the gold medal.

Taking the controversial stance, the politician found herself out on a limb with few supporters.

He risked life and limb to save the drowning child from the swift river currents.

With the budget cuts looming, any additional spending could be like walking on thin ice.

In negotiations, the company decided to up the ante by offering additional benefits to potential employees.

Crossing the busy highway without using the pedestrian crossing is like dicing with death.

Walking across the frozen lake alone was like tempting fate.