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a little knowledge is a dangerous thingThe proverb 'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing' expresses the idea that a small amount of knowledge can mislead people into thinking that they are more expert than they really are, which can lead to mistakes being made.Rate it:

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clear one's linesTo clear the ball away from a dangerous position.Rate it:

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damn the torpedoesUsed to dismiss the risks of a dangerous action.Rate it:

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my spider sense is tinglingMy intuition tells me that something wrong or dangerous is happening or about to happen.Rate it:

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Nantucket sleigh rideAn obsolete and dangerous method of whale hunting in which a small boat manned by rowers and a harpooner, or a series of small boats tied together, would be attached to a whale by means of a harpoon and would then be towed by the creature at high speed across the water's surface, until the whale eventually became exhausted.Rate it:

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too hot to handleToo extreme, aggressive, risky, or dangerous to deal with given the circumstancesRate it:

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don't drive faster than your guardian angel can flyDriving (a vehicle) very fast is a dangerous act.Rate it:

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sail close to the windTo behave in a manner that is on the verge of being dangerous, improper or illegalRate it:

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keep an eye openTo maintain vigilance for a possibly dangerous situation.Rate it:

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800-pound gorillaSomething dangerous, menacing, or spooky that is obvious but not addressed.Rate it:

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on thin iceIn a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.Rate it:

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play with fireCommit one's self to do something extraordinary, dangerous, illegal, actions taken, lacking good judgement.Rate it:

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shit just got realA situation suddenly became much more dangerous or serious from the viewpoint of the speaker.Rate it:

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800-pound gorillaSomething dangerous, menacing, or frightening that is obvious but not addressed.Rate it:

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balloon goes upSomething exciting or dangerous begins.Rate it:

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bell the catTo undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group.Rate it:

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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue SeaTo be in a very dangerous situation and not knowing what to do, Or to be involved in some precarious situation that has bad results or outcomeRate it:

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blow overAn expression relative to; tense/ difficult/challenging/oppressive, threatening/dangerous situation:Rate it:

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Close ShaveTo escape a dangerous situation very closely or to avoid some errors with a slight marginRate it:

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close shaveA near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident.Rate it:

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crossing the barNavigating the dangerous wave action encountered at delta junction of river mouth and ocean reaches.Rate it:

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curiosity killed the catOne should not be curious about things that can be dangerous.Rate it:

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fool withto be involved in a dangerous activityRate it:

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get out of dodgeTo leave; in particular to leave a difficult or dangerous environment with all possible haste.Rate it:

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have a tiger by the tailTo be in a difficult or dangerous situation in which one ideally should not remain, but from which one cannot withdraw.Rate it:

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have the tiger by the tailTo be in a difficult or dangerous situation in which one ideally should not remain, but from which one cannot withdraw.Rate it:

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have the wolf by the earTo be in a difficult situation - a dangerous situation from which one cannot disengage, but in which one cannot safely remain.Rate it:

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hot spotdangerous place; accident placeRate it:

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hot watera dangerous situation; troubleRate it:

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knight in shining armorA person who will rescue a dangerous situation; a hero.Rate it:

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lion's denAny dangerous or frightening place.Rate it:

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miner's canaryA caged bird kept caged in mines because its demise provided a warning of dangerous levels of toxic gases.Rate it:

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miners' canaryA caged bird kept caged in mines because its demise provided a warning of dangerous levels of toxic gases.Rate it:

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Play the FireTaking unnecessary risk, or cautiously putting oneself in a dangerous situation, inviting dangerRate it:

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razor edgeA difficult or dangerous positionRate it:

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risk one's life and limbTo do something dangerous that will risk someone's existence together with his or her body facultiesRate it:

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shipping them greenWhen a ship is heading into waves, its bow will sometimes plunge into the onrushing wave. At first, spray will break over the bow, but as the height of the waves increases, the bow will plunge deeper into the wave, and instead of spray, unbroken green water will pour onto the Fo'c'sle and decks. Hence the seafarer's expression "Shipping them green", implying worsening weather, or, by extension, a worsening and/or dangerous or unsatisfactory situation.Rate it:

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siren songAn enticing but dangerous appeal, especially a misleading one.Rate it:

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skate on thin iceIn a risky, potentially dangerous or delicate situation.Rate it:

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Skate on Thin IceTo opt to choose a risky or a dangerous way, taking big chance for somethingRate it:

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stepping razorA dangerous person, who is not to be messed with.Rate it:

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swim with sharksTo operate among dangerous people.Rate it:

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take a tiger by the tailLatch-on, accost, challenge, confront someone or something which is dangerous, threatening, vicious, harmful, explosive, oppressive, vindictive.Rate it:

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touch and goPrecarious, delicate, dangerous, risky, sensitive or of uncertain outcome.Rate it:

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touch-and-goPrecarious, delicate, dangerous, risky, sensitive or of uncertain outcome.Rate it:

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walk awayTo survive a challenging or dangerous situation without harm.Rate it:

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will o' the wispA strange light that attracts travellers from pathways into dangerous marshes or graveyards.Rate it:

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Wolf in Sheep's ClothingA person who is dangerous but pretends to be harmless, an enemy who is disguising as a friendRate it:

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Wrong Side of the TracksPoor side of the town, the side of town that is dangerousRate it:

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