How to Pronounce "on dangerous ground"
expression
ON DAYN-jur-uhs GROUND
on DAYN-juh-ruhs GROUND
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈdeɪndʒɝəs/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
ˈɒn/ /dˈeɪndʒəɹəs/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON DAYN-jur-uhs GROUND
UK
on DAYN-juh-ruhs GROUND
Listen in Context
You are on dangerous ground if you lie to your boss.
Talking about politics at work puts you on dangerous ground.
Be careful, you’re on dangerous ground criticizing her ideas.
He realized he was on dangerous ground and quickly changed the topic.