in danger
idiom
1
: in a situation in which loss of life or serious harm is possible
We're still in (grave/great/serious) danger.
Their lives are in danger.
2
: in a situation in which something bad or harmful is possible
—usually + of
She's in danger of failing.
We're all in danger of losing our jobs.
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The main difference was that A&M’s defenders caught three interceptions while the Cornhuskers defensive backs failed to make plays when Maiava put the ball in danger.
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Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Brandon’s direct boss, Henry (Jeffrey Wright, killing it per usual), has a personal stake in one of the in-progress missions that’s in danger of falling apart, and his backchannel communications end up making things worse.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
Last December, Kyivstar was targeted with a powerful cyberattack that put millions of people in danger of not receiving alerts of potential air raids.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
Now more people are dead, the Front Man has won, the games can go on unabated and Gi-hun's life is in danger.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Brandon’s direct boss, Henry (Jeffrey Wright, killing it per usual), has a personal stake in one of the in-progress missions that’s in danger of falling apart, and his backchannel communications end up making things worse.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
Last December, Kyivstar was targeted with a powerful cyberattack that put millions of people in danger of not receiving alerts of potential air raids.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
Now more people are dead, the Front Man has won, the games can go on unabated and Gi-hun's life is in danger.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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