at stake »
In danger; hazarded; pledged; at risk.
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bleeding edge »
Something very current, or modern where there may actually be a hazard or risk in using it, such as with potentially unstable software. The term relates to a sword.
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go out on a limb »
To hazard a guess.
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on thin ice »
In a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.
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shotgun approach »
An approach in which the subject is indiscriminate and haphazard, using breadth, spread, or quantity in lieu of accuracy, planning, etc.
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stand back »
To maintain a safe distance from a hazard.
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step on a rake »
To fall victim to a hazard.
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whistle past the graveyard »
To attempt to stay cheerful in a dire situation; To proceed with a task, ignoring an upcoming hazard, hoping for a good outcome.
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willy nilly »
Seemingly at random, haphazardly.
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