In harm's way Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhɑɹmz/ /ˈweɪ
in HARMS way
ˈɪn/ /hɑːmz/ /wˈeɪ
in HAHMZ WAY
Definition
To be in a situation where you are at risk of being hurt, injured, or in danger.
Usage & Nuances
This is mainly used in formal and news contexts, often about soldiers, emergency workers, or anyone exposed to danger. Common collocations: 'put in harm's way', 'stay out of harm's way'. Not commonly used in casual conversation.
Spanish: en peligroPortuguese (BR): em perigoPortuguese (PT): em perigoChinese (Simplified): 处于危险之中Chinese (Traditional): 處於危險之中Hindi: खतरे मेंArabic: في خطرBengali: ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ অবস্থায় - বিপদের মধ্যেRussian: опасности - под угрозойJapanese: 危険な状況で - 危険にさらされてVietnamese: gặp nguy hiểm - trong tình thế nguy hiểmKorean: 위험에 처한Turkish: tehlikede - risk altındaUrdu: خطر میںIndonesian: dalam bahaya - dalam situasi berbahaya
Example Sentences
Firefighters put themselves in harm's way to save others.
basic
We stayed inside so we wouldn't be in harm's way during the storm.
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He was worried his children might be in harm's way at the park alone.
basic
I never imagined my job would put me in harm's way, but here I am.
natural
Don’t put yourself in harm's way just to prove a point.
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Thanks for helping, but I don’t want anyone else in harm's way.
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