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On dangerous ground Meaning in English

expression

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈdeɪndʒɝəs/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
ON DAYN-jur-uhs GROUND
ˈɒn/ /dˈeɪndʒəɹəs/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
on DAYN-juh-ruhs GROUND

التعريف

To be in a risky, sensitive, or potentially troublesome situation where a mistake could have serious consequences. Often used when someone is saying or doing something that might cause problems.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

This is a figurative, somewhat formal idiom used to warn someone or describe a risky action, choice, or topic. Common with "treading on dangerous ground." Avoid in casual, literal contexts; not about physical ground.

جمل نموذجية

You are on dangerous ground if you lie to your boss.

basic

Talking about politics at work puts you on dangerous ground.

basic

Be careful, you’re on dangerous ground criticizing her ideas.

basic

He realized he was on dangerous ground and quickly changed the topic.

natural

The journalist knew she was on dangerous ground investigating government corruption.

natural

You're on dangerous ground joking like that with your teacher.

natural